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What Your Burnout is Trying to Tell You (Hint: It’s Not About Rest)

Hey, Love.

Let’s talk about burnout—not the “I need a nap” kind, but the deep, soul-level exhaustion that lingers no matter how much you sleep, rest, or “take it easy.”

This kind of burnout isn’t just physical. It’s an energy crisis – a sign that your energy system is depleted, out of alignment, or carrying what was never yours to begin with.

Maybe you’re giving more than you have to give.
Maybe you’ve been carrying energy that isn’t yours.
Maybe you’ve been pouring yourself into things that don’t truly fulfill you.

Burnout is your body’s way of saying, “Helloooooooo. Something isn’t right.” It’s not just about doing too much—it’s about losing connection to what replenishes you.

And if your energy is depleted at the root, no amount of naps will bring you back to life.

How to Reclaim Your Energy

Healing from burnout isn’t just about stepping away from life—it’s about stepping back into yourself.

Here are a few simple ways to start filling your cup again:

1.Give yourself permission to receive. You don’t need to “earn” rest. You don’t need to justify why you deserve to take up space, slow down, or be nourished.

✨ 2.Clear what’s not yours. If you’re feeling emotionally heavy, you might be carrying energy that doesn’t belong to you. I’ll be sharing a simple, powerful energy-clearing practice on Instagram next week—follow me @veravchapman to catch it!

✨ 3.Connect with what nourishes you. Whether it’s movement, time in nature, journaling, or deep rest, check in with what makes you feel most like yourself—and make space for more of it.

When You Need Extra Support

If you’re ready for deeper support, here are three ways to restore your energy with me (in person and virtual):

Energy Coaching Sessions offer a holistic approach to identify and clear blocked energy, helping you move through grief and trauma. Together, we’ll use techniques from psychology, mindfulness, Eastern medicine, and Western science to transform deeply held energetic patterns that no longer serve you. This process can bring tangible relief, allowing you to feel more present and aligned in your life.

✅ Reiki Sessions provide a gentle, non-invasive method to balance your energy system. As a Reiki Master, I channel healing energy to support your body’s natural ability to heal itself, promoting relaxation and reducing stress. These sessions can help clear energetic blockages, restore balance, and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

✅ Or join me for a group sound bath where your soul can find deep rest while your energy system is restored using healing frequencies.

→ This Sunday 2/23 at Full Circle Mind & Body, Lewiston, NY | 6-7:30 pm

→ The Sanctuary (for Level 1+ Reiki Practitioners) Tuesday, 3/18 at CV Restorative Bodywork, Lewiston, NY | 6:30-8 pm

You’ve given enough. It’s time to call your energy home and finally let yourself receive.

In Love, Light, and healing,

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Vera is a Reiki Master Teacher and Energy Coach who helps women identify, clear, and heal blocked energy so they can move through grief and trauma, and become joyfully present in their lives again. She is a Board Certified Coach, Certified Sound Healer, Certified Yoga Teacher, and proud mama of two living children and one in the stars. She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and a Ph.D in Education. She has healed from deep grief and sexual trauma using the modalities she now teaches, and has authored a children’s book and healing affirmation cards to support grieving women and their families. Most importantly, she’s on a mission to make energy healing accessible to everyone.