The Mindset Shift I Adopted After Recovering From Burnout

11 Aug 2025 #misc

By the end of 2023, I had burned out.

I had tied my sense of purpose to my job while forgetting my health and hobbies. That took a toll on me.

To recover, I started with an information diet. No more mindless scrolling, Hacker News, or even music. Just talks from creators who have been through it. Borja Vilaseca was one of them.

Another inspiring figure was James Altucher. I read about his bankruptcies and how he bounced back. I started to follow one of his habits: doing something for my mind, body, and spirit. He calls it: The daily practice.

Since recovering, I’ve embraced a simple mantra: one day at a time.

No matter how tough the day is, trust God (or the Universe or Life) and rest. Tomorrow is a fresh start.

Stop time traveling. Because living in the past makes you resentful, and worrying about the future makes you anxious. Stay present.