How to Restore Yourself Without Adding Anything New
Many physicians and residents feel exhausted before the day even begins, moving through routines on autopilot without realizing the toll it places on their nervous system. Burnout often feels impossible to escape because the schedule never gives extra time to rest or recover. This article explores how restoration does not require new habits or added tasks. It shows how small moments already built into your day can become powerful opportunities for regulation, grounding, and mental clarity. When you learn to reconnect your awareness to your body during ordinary routines, healing becomes accessible even in a demanding medical environment.
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