Burnout isn't just about being "a bit tired"

by Nutritional Therapist Lucia Stasbie & Craniosacral Therapist Renata Felippe | Abuelita's Wellbeing

In today’s world, time feels like it’s always slipping through our fingers. Our days fill with tasks, meetings, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, until there’s hardly a moment left to breathe. Society pushes us to keep moving, keep producing, keep showing up - often at the cost of our own wellbeing. This is where burnout begins.

Burnout isn’t just being “a little tired.” It’s a deep exhaustion that settles in when stress builds up for too long without enough rest or balance. It can happen to anyone - teachers, nurses, parents, students, entrepreneurs - because the common thread is the same: giving more energy than we’re able to replenish.

It doesn’t arrive suddenly; it creeps in slowly. It may start with long hours, constant pressure, or unclear expectations. Maybe you care so deeply for others that you forget to care for yourself. Over time, your body and mind start sending signals: poor sleep, tension headaches, irritability, foggy thinking, or that sense of being “checked out” even while moving through the motions of daily life.

But burnout isn’t the end of the story. With the right support, balance can be restored. Let’s explore two gentle yet powerful ways forward: nutritional therapy and craniosacral therapy.

Nutrition for Renewal

Stress doesn’t just live in the mind - it takes a toll on the body. Chronic stress depletes essential nutrients, disrupts blood sugar balance, and impacts hormone regulation. Over time, this can lead to fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, and low resilience.

This is where nutritional therapy can support recovery. By creating a personalised plan that focuses on nutrient-dense foods, balanced blood sugar, and support for the adrenal and nervous systems, nutritional therapy helps to:

• Restore energy levels

• Improve sleep quality

• Support emotional stability

• Enhance focus and cognitive function

Key nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants are essential for healthy brain chemistry and mood regulation. Incorporating these—through both diet and targeted supplementation - can help calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and irritability, and bring back mental clarity.

At Abuelita’s, our nutritional therapist Lucia Stansbie can guide you through this process with warmth and expertise. She can recommend the right set of blood tests based on your symptoms, point you toward the supplements that actually make a difference, and help you rebalance your diet so you can get back on your feet. With a wide range of qualifications and years of experience with private clients, Lucia is a joy to talk to—someone who makes it easier to find your way back to balance when you’ve lost track. Read more about what Lucia does here.

Think of it as feeding both your body and your mind back into balance. With the right nourishment, your system has the building blocks it needs to heal and grow stronger.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for Deep Rest

While nutrition helps rebuild from the inside, craniosacral therapy (CST) supports the nervous system directly.

Burnout often locks us into “fight-or-flight” mode. CST is a hands-on therapy that uses gentle, light touch to release tension in the body, especially around the nervous system. For those running on empty, this softness can feel like a safe invitation to finally let go.

Here’s how CST can help:

• Soothing the nervous system – guiding the body from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest.

• Easing physical tension – releasing tightness in the jaw, neck, shoulders, and back.

• Supporting emotional release – giving space for long-held feelings to soften and move.

• Restoring connection – helping you tune back into your body and remember what balance feels like.

  
  

CST isn’t a quick fix, and it works best alongside rest, lifestyle adjustments, and, when needed, professional support. But for many, it’s a deeply restorative practice that helps reset the body when life has pushed too far.

At Abuelita’s, Renata Felippe is the kind of practitioner you want by your side. With deep knowledge of how the body and mind are connected, she brings a gentle, intuitive approach to her work. Renata also offers Energy Alignment as part of her repertoire, helping to assess, unlock, and guide you forward. With her expertise - and a little touch of her magic - you can rediscover balance, clarity, and renewed energy. Here - more about CTS and Renata's practice.

We know this can feel like a lot, especially with already busy schedules. But the truth is, prioritizing your health and well-being first is the key to a sustainable lifestyle—and to achieving your dreams in the long run. Slowing down and taking care of yourself creates mental space, and that space is far more valuable than checking off the next task on your list.

And if finances feel like a barrier, don’t worry. At Abuelita’s, we offer discounts and instalment payment options for our one-therapy or integrative packages, as long as we see commitment and a genuine willingness to invest in your wellbeing. :)