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1-2-3: The “Reset Ritual” That Prevents Burnout From Building Up
sent by Joaquín Kosegarten | September 2, 2025
Every second counts, so let’s get right to it. 1 idea, 2 ways it saves you time, and 3 steps to Get It Done:
1 Idea
Create a simple end-of-day reset ritual to clear stress, protect your energy, and stop burnout before it starts.
2 Ways it saves you time
1. Interrupts stress build-up – Unprocessed stress compounds. A daily reset stops it from snowballing into fatigue or burnout.
2. Restores mental clarity – Ending the day with a clear head means better sleep, sharper thinking tomorrow, and fewer hours lost to fatigue.
3 Steps to Get It Done:
1. Choose a 5-minute wind-down ritual – Stretch, journal, tidy up — anything simple that tells your brain, “Work is done.”
2. Do it at the same time each day – Consistency trains your body to downshift automatically.
3. End with one question – Ask: “What can I let go of today?” Release what didn’t get done. You’ll face tomorrow with less weight.
Conclusion
Burnout doesn’t happen all at once — it builds quietly. This tiny ritual keeps your energy clean, your mind clear, and your performance steady.
“But I’m too tired at the end of the day to do anything else!”
Exactly. That’s why you need it. The right reset doesn’t cost energy — it gives it back. One small action now saves you hours of drag tomorrow.
As promised — 1 minute that can save you hours
Yours in Getting It Done,
Joaquin Kosegarten
Author of Get It Done
Creator of the 1-2-3 Get It Done Newsletter
P.S. My reset ritual includes tidying my desk. Last time, I found a snack I hid from myself. Self-care meets treasure hunting!
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Burnout: The reset ritual that prevents burnout from building up
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