FAQs

Probably, yes. You don't need a label or a breaking point. If you're getting everything done but feel worn down, flat, or not quite yourself, you're in the right place. Plenty of women don't call it burnout until they're well into it.

I can't promise a fix, and I'd be wary of anyone who did. What I can tell you is that small, doable things, repeated over time, add up. Everything here is built for real life and real tiredness, not for the version of you who has a spare hour and plenty of energy.

No. You don't need a new routine, a new morning or a new you. The whole idea is to fit small bits of recovery into the life you already have, like a walk you were taking anyway or the few minutes while the kettle boils.

Then you're exactly who this is for. Nothing here has to be done perfectly, or in a set order, or every day. Pick one small thing, do less than you think you should, and leave the rest. A low-energy day doesn't mean you've failed. Nobody's handing out gold stars.

No. After The Rush is support and encouragement, not clinical care, and it isn't a substitute for seeing your GP or a therapist. It's practical, doable things that fit into real life, written by someone who's been through burnout herself. If you think something more is going on, like a health issue or low mood, please talk to a professional too.