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Podcast: The Burnout Recovery Podcast
Episode: Imperfect Consistency: Why Your 5-Minute Walk Matters More Than Your Colleague's Marathon
Description: In this deeply personal episode, I share my story from early 2021 - juggling three kids under 10, a private clinic, and hospital shifts during COVID uncertainty - when a colleague's marathon post on Instagram sent me spiraling into comparison and self-doubt. I explore the transformative concept of "imperfect consistency" and why your five-minute walk matters more than someone else's marathon when you're recovering from burnout. The science is clear: our brains love consistency over intensity, and small regular actions literally rewire our neural pathways while building self-efficacy - the belief that we can change our circumstances. I share how my...