Give 100% Without Running on Empty

Lucy shares her experience with burnout—from life as a flight attendant to 12-hour healthcare shifts—and explains how she learned to tell the difference between functioning and truly recovering.

She reframes the motto “Even if you don’t fill 100%, you must still give 100%,” emphasizing that giving your best doesn’t mean operating at 100% every day, and recommends simple, sustainable practices: short movement sessions, better nutrition, hydration, sleep, and micro-rests.

Start small: pick one thing today (15 minutes of yoga, a decent meal, or an earlier bedtime) because recovery is part of giving 100% and building a life you can sustain.