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Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite
Burnout happens when we push ourselves beyond our limits, often because, as women, we don’t want to seem selfish or ungrateful, even when we’re already exhausted and stressed. However, life shouldn't consist only of work; it should also be about ourselves. Elisha Meek shares her perspective on burnout in Break Up with Burnout. She approaches the topic in a unique way. She describes work as a romantic relationship. At first, we’re excited because we’re starting something new, and that fills us with hope. Without realizing it, the relationship gradually becomes toxic, taking over our time and thoughts, until we're overcome by exhaustion. She then explains how to begin a healing process for the mind, body, and soul so we can become better versions of ourselves.
I really liked Elisha Meek’s writing style because she speaks in an empathetic and friendly way. Her comments are funny and based on real experiences, both her own and those of other women. One of the things I liked most is that she describes her situation, tells how enthusiastic she was at first, how she recognized her burnout, and how she overcame it. Another point that caught my attention is that she often emphasizes that it’s not necessary to quit our jobs to take back our lives. She shows us that we can keep our jobs while redirecting our energy toward something meaningful, like a personal project. She makes it clear that the real solution lies in doing the necessary inner work to change the patterns that create stressful situations. Break Up with Burnout shows us that it’s never too late to change because we’ve always had the power to choose our own path.
