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How to Design a Healing Day: A Simple Plan to Recover from Burnout
Rest doesn’t just happen—it’s designed. In this GRL Initiative deep dive, Dr. Lauren Young shares how to build a healing day that actually restores your energy instead of adding more decisions to your to-do list. Learn how to communicate your needs clearly, set boundaries that stick, and create your own “dopamine menu” so you always know what brings you peace and joy. This is your guide to resting on purpose—without guilt.
And… I’m Not Going to Feel Guilty
We carry so much — work, family, invisible labor — and then feel guilty when we say no, rest, or ask for help. This is your reminder that protecting your peace isn’t selfish. It’s leadership. And… you’re not going to feel guilty.