Warning Signs
Physical: - Chronic exhaustion - Frequent illness - Headaches - Insomnia
Mental: - Constant anxiety - Decision fatigue - Memory issues - Irritability
Performance: - Missing deadlines - Quality drops - Client complaints - Day job suffering
The Recovery Protocol
Immediate Actions: 1. Take 3 days off completely 2. Sleep 9 hours nightly 3. Reduce client load 25% 4. Exercise daily 5. Reassess priorities
Long-term Sustainability: - Quarterly mini-breaks - Weekly tech sabbath - Monthly massage/self-care - Annual real vacation - Regular schedule audits