A simple evening ritual using breath and aromatherapy.

Burnout is not a personal failure. It is a nervous system under prolonged strain. As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working with clients across Bristol and Bath, I increasingly see capable, compassionate people who have simply been holding too much for too long.

A gentle end-of-year reflection on rest, burnout, and nervous system regulation. A permission-giving guide to slowing down, restoring balance, and closing the year softly.