Burnout

I've been reading this for a little while, and decided to use this pretty much like a text book: writing up notes, memorizing important facts and pieces of information. 
This book is great if you're interested in the science behind self-help techniques, but also want a book that takes the reality of women's lives into account. It's a detailed and compassionate look into our inner demons (or, madwoman in the attic), and has so many offers about what direction you might want to think in next. 
It's not going to be a good fit for anyone looking for a to-do list. Here, you learn why you may be thinking a thing, and how you can investigate this further - and also, how this ties in with Western societal expectations. 

I really loved reading this, and will continue to use it as a basis for how I think about myself and …

This book is filled with good messages. It's curious how we disconnect ourselves from our bodies and ignore signs of stress and burnout. I loved the idea of "ending the stress cycle" and learning the differences between the stressors and the stress itself. Exercise (aka moving our bodies) is one of the best ways to discharge and close the stress cycle. With this book, I realized how and why exercise is essential to my well-being. I always knew but I never linked it directly to the stress cycle.

Also, it was interesting to learn about the "human-giver syndrome": especially common in women where you think you have to sacrifice yourself for the well-being of others. It's the opposite of "putting your mask on first before assisting others". So, rest and sleep are extremely important. It seems obvious but in the middle of our "business", we forget the basics. This was …