20 Burnout Quotes to Help You Heal

Burnout is a serious issue, but it doesn't have to define you. These 20 powerful quotes will provide the motivation and support you need to overcome burnout and get back on track. I've curated a mix of words from successful leaders, renowned thinkers, and everyday heroes to offer a well-rounded perspective on healing and moving forward.

Burnout Quotes for Encouragement

“Self-care is your fuel…Whatever the road ahead or the path you’ve taken, self-care is what keeps your motor running and your wheels turning.” - Melissa Steginus

“Just because you take breaks doesn’t mean you’re broken.” - Curtis Tyrone Jones

“When you’re at peace with yourself and love yourself, it is virtually impossible to do things to yourself that are destructive.” - Wayne Dyer

“Relaxing brings weakness when done by a muscle; but brings strength when done by a person.” - Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Everything goes in cycles, to a degree.” - Herb Brooks

“Give up the delusion that burnout is the inevitable cost of success.” - Arianna Huffington

“Time spent in nature is the most cost-effective and powerful way to counteract the burnout and sort of depression that we feel when we sit in front of a computer all day.” - Richard Louv

“Burnout is a way of telling you that your form of activism was perhaps not very full circle.” - Gloria Steinem

“Turn toward that self-critical part of you with kindness and compassion. Thank her for the hard work she has done to help you survive.” - Emily Nagoski

“I think, as you grow older, you have to figure out the best way to utilize not only your body but your skill.” - Abby Wambach

“Sometimes, you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself who you are and where you want to be.” - Gossip Girl

“Tough times never last. Tough people do.” - Robert Schuller

“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” - Banksy

“Today I will not stress over things I can’t control.” - Unknown

“Have respect for yourself, and patience, and compassion. With these, you can handle anything.” - Jack Kornfield

“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.” - Dory the fish

“Dear Stress, I would like a divorce. Please understand it is not you, it is me.” - Thomas E. Rojo

“Don’t get discouraged: it is often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.” - John Wooden

“You can have it all, just not all at once.” - Oprah Winfrey

“Many of us have been running all our lives. Practice stopping.” - Thich Nhat Hanh