- Wellness Rewind
- Posts
- Are You Burned Out or Just Bored? Let’s Talk.
Are You Burned Out or Just Bored? Let’s Talk.
One quarter down, three to go. Let’s reset your mindset.
Valerie Alvarez
06 Apr • Reading Time: 9 minutes
In partnership with
Welcome to The Wellness Rewind, your go-to weekly newsletter for practical tips and inspiration to create a balanced, mindful, and energized life. Forwarded this by a friend? Subscribe here to join the community and never miss out!
We’re officially one week into Q2 (how?!) and if your energy has been...weird lately, same. In this week’s issue, we’re doing a vibe check on our goals and getting real about something most of us mistake for laziness: the difference between burnout and boredom. I’ll walk you through a quick checklist to help you figure out which one you’re really dealing with—and a 15-minute ritual that’s been a game changer for me when motivation dips.
Also, a little win to share—I ran the Prague Half Marathon yesterday (my first SuperHalf!) and PB’d by 28 seconds. It wasn’t the finish I dreamed of, but considering I was deep in “meh” mode and processing a situationship breakup all month… I’ll call it a mental and physical win. I’m proud I showed up and letting go of expectations and leaning into grace right now.
Let’s dive in… But before we do, this week’s newsletter is brought to you by 1440 Media — the daily newsletter that delivers all your need-to-know news with zero spin. It’s how over 3 million readers stay informed without the drama, in just 5 minutes a day. It’s one of my personal favorite newsletters that I think you’ll enjoy too!
What's Inside
Quarterly Check-In: Are You Burned Out or Just Bored?
We made it through March, and while everyone else on social media is shouting about Q2 goals, I found myself quietly closing my out my planner within Notion and thinking… “Wait, do I even want to do this anymore?”
You know that feeling where you’re doing everything “right”—the workouts, the deadlines, the early mornings—but it still feels like you're dragging yourself through the week like a soggy gym towel? That was me last week.
It’s easy to assume that low energy means burnout. But what if you're not burned out? What if you're just... bored?
This thought came up after chatting with a few of you on Threads (@valeriealvarez + @wellnessbum), and it stopped me in my tracks. Because here’s the thing: when we’re high-achievers (aka all of us reading this), we’re not always good at recognizing when we’re stuck in a routine that no longer lights us up. We just keep pushing, adding more “shoulds,” until we hit a wall.
So let’s break it down…