Burnout to Balance
Twelve straight days, a reset weekend, and stepping into Vaisakhi with perspective.
With the start of Q2 — and coming off a full weekend of work — the week began on a bit of a sour note. What carried over quickly turned into long days at the desk, and by the end of it, my back was feeling every hour I had put in. After 12 straight days of work, I was hitting that wall — mentally and physically burnt out.
That said, there was one big upside to all the extra work — our home project kept moving forward. The great room finally got painted, and seeing that come together made the long hours feel a little more worth it. It’s always rewarding when the effort shows up somewhere tangible.
So going into the weekend, I made a simple decision: no work, just Jasper.
And honestly, it was exactly what I needed.
We spent the weekend doing what toddlers do best — moving nonstop. Up, down, playing, laughing, repeating. No desk, no laptop, just being present. Even my back started to feel better just from stepping away and getting moving again.
Saturday stood out. After his nap, we made it to the park and ended up walking nearly three miles through muddy trails from the recent rain. Not exactly planned, but those are usually the best moments — just me and the little man exploring, no rush, no agenda.
Sunday brought us back to the gurudwara. It was good to be there, surrounded by familiar faces, especially with Vaisakhi right around the corner. You could feel the energy building — a mix of community, reflection, and celebration.
After a week that pushed me to the edge, this weekend pulled me back.
A reminder that sometimes the reset isn’t complicated — it’s just stepping away, moving your body, and spending time with the people who matter most.
And as we step into Vaisakhi this week, it feels like the right time to reset and refocus.
To all my Punjabi readers — Happy Vaisakhi. Wishing you a joyful celebration and a strong season ahead. 🌾