Like you, COVID really tweaked my undiagnosed burnout. Once my husband and I realized that we could retire early if we adjusted our original expectations of how much money we would need, we jumped at in the summer of 2021 and made it a reality by December 2021. We sold everything, packed up the dog, and headed to Mexico. I had a physical soon after retiring and I was clearly in need of taking care of myself or risk not being around much longer. Happily, I just had my annual physical and 3 years after retiring, I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been.
Like they say - the first wealth is health. Glad to hear you've recovered from burnout and are doing well now! Even with my background as a psychologist, I was surprised how long it took me to recover...I'm not sure if you had a similar experience.
I think travel can mask it a bit. Travel is exciting and so much fun, but it has its own stresses. But I also think travel - both living part time in Mexico and being a nomad part time - was what helped me heal.
I’m glad you found the time and the means to make the change for yourself Maria. Your story is inspiring.
I had health problems, three major operations in the space of eight months, and they put a stop to normal life. Recovery coincided with Covid lockdown so I was forced to change my lifestyle. I rested.
I take things easier now. Removed as much stress from my life as possible. Reasonably good prognosis health wise. And loving the work I do, the writing and sharing, the reading and learning. I’m travelling more too!
Like you, COVID really tweaked my undiagnosed burnout. Once my husband and I realized that we could retire early if we adjusted our original expectations of how much money we would need, we jumped at in the summer of 2021 and made it a reality by December 2021. We sold everything, packed up the dog, and headed to Mexico. I had a physical soon after retiring and I was clearly in need of taking care of myself or risk not being around much longer. Happily, I just had my annual physical and 3 years after retiring, I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been.
Like they say - the first wealth is health. Glad to hear you've recovered from burnout and are doing well now! Even with my background as a psychologist, I was surprised how long it took me to recover...I'm not sure if you had a similar experience.
I think travel can mask it a bit. Travel is exciting and so much fun, but it has its own stresses. But I also think travel - both living part time in Mexico and being a nomad part time - was what helped me heal.
I’m glad you found the time and the means to make the change for yourself Maria. Your story is inspiring.
I had health problems, three major operations in the space of eight months, and they put a stop to normal life. Recovery coincided with Covid lockdown so I was forced to change my lifestyle. I rested.
I take things easier now. Removed as much stress from my life as possible. Reasonably good prognosis health wise. And loving the work I do, the writing and sharing, the reading and learning. I’m travelling more too!