Building a Life That Doesn’t Burn Out

What if the goal isn’t to recover from burnout — but to build a life that doesn’t cause it in the first place? In this closing post from her Healing Day Series, Dr. Lauren Young explores the idea of planning for your cadence: knowing when to push, when to pause, and how to create systems that sustain both your work and your well-being. This is a practical guide to building a life that lasts — one that includes recovery, rhythm, and room to breathe.