About this episode
Catch my alive series on the email list this month (ONE week left!) Join here: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenbEver feel like you’re sprinting through life with no chance to catch your breath? In this episode, I dive into the power of pacing—how to slow down and work at a human pace in a world that never stops. Drawing from my experience in neurorehabilitation, I break down the impact of cognitive fatigue, burnout, and why structured rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Plus, I’ll share practical ways to reduce information overload, manage digital consumption, and make small but powerful shifts to support your brain health and well-being.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to incorporate the neurorehab pacing framework into your daily lifeThe importance of structured rest: 10 minutes per hour, one hour per day, one day per week, and one week every 12-16 weeksHow burnout affects cognitive function and why rest is non-negotiableThe impact of digital inputs on stress levels and how to minimize overstimulationPractical ways to build small, sustainable habits for better mental clarity and energyKey Takeaways:If you feel like you can’t stop working or your brain is always “on,” you may be experiencing cognitive burnout.Digital overstimulation, especially from our phones, is draining our attention and rest time. Consider a digital declutter challenge.Start small: bookend your day without media, take short movement breaks, and spend just 10 minutes outside to reset.The laws require breaks at work—yet many of us don’t take them. It’s time to change that.Resources Mentioned:Digital Minimalism by Cal NewportAtomic Habits by James ClearPremack Principle & Habit Stacking for behavioral changeCOGSmart program from the VA for cognitive rehabilitationRelated Episodes:Episode 29: The Anxious Generation & Therapist Burnout – Why forcing yourself to work harder won’t fix burnout and what actually helps.Episode 30: Hot Take: Your Phone and Burnout – How systemic pressure to overwork keeps therapists stuck and strategies to resist it. What’s one small change you can make today to support your brain? Let me know! Join the therapist pen-pal list above
