Burnout Recovery Starts Here: 4 Hidden Burnout Types + How to Reclaim Your Energy in 30 Days
- lorienrebelsol
- Aug 31
- 3 min read
Feeling constantly tired, irritable, or like you’re white-knuckling your way through the day—even after rest?
You might be burned out.
But not in the way you think.
Burnout isn’t always collapsing in bed after a 60-hour work week. Sometimes, it looks like quietly resenting your calendar. Or holding in tears after one more Slack ping. Or saying 'yes' when you really wanted to say 'no'. Or smiling while you're screaming inside.
And here’s the truth: burnout has different flavors. Once you know your burnout type, you can actually do something about it.
The 4 Burnout Types (And How to Spot Yours)
Let’s break down the four hidden types of burnout we see most often at Rebel Sol, especially among high-performing, high-achieving, emotionally intelligent badasses (aka... you).
The Overachiever Burnout
You set high goals—and then raise them mid-flight. You get stuff done, but joy? Rest? Celebrating? Those don’t exist on your to-do list.
What you might feel:
Restless when you're not producing
Like nothing is ever enough
Deep internal pressure to keep proving yourself
Mini Tip: Start celebrating small wins daily. Retrain your nervous system to feel safe without “doing.”
2. The Controller Burnout
You carry the mental load for everyone. You struggle to delegate because you’re afraid things will fall apart without you. (Spoiler: they probably won’t.)
What you might feel:
Constant tension or hyper-vigilance
Frustration when others don’t “get it right”
Like you’re the only one who can hold it all
Mini Tip: Try a “5-minute delegation challenge”—pass off one small task per day, even if it’s uncomfortable.
3. The People Pleaser Burnout
You’re the reliable one. The one who shows up, helps, supports, and says “yes” even when you’re running on fumes.
What you might feel:
Guilty when saying no
Resentful after overcommitting (but still smiling)
Invisible or unappreciated
Mini Tip: Practice saying, “Let me get back to you”—this builds space before reflexively agreeing to everything.
4. The Perfectionist Burnout
You’re dialed in, detail-oriented, and rarely satisfied with “good enough.” But the quest for perfect? It’s eating your energy alive.
What you might feel:
Paralysis when things aren’t flawless
Constant comparison and internal criticism
Fear of being seen as “messy” or “not together”
Mini Tip: Choose one task per day to do at 80%. Let “done” be better than “perfect.”
Why Knowing Your Burnout Type Changes Everything
Generic burnout advice doesn’t work because you’re not generic.
You need strategies tailored to your nervous system, emotional wiring, and daily life. That’s where the Burnout to Balance Assessment comes in.
It’s more than a quiz—it’s a blueprint for healing.
What You Get When You Take the Burnout to Balance Assessment
A custom Burnout Profile with insights on what’s draining you
A personalized 30-day recovery plan (real tools, not fluff)
Daily practices and rituals to reconnect with your energy, boundaries, and joy
Recommendations from actual burnout survivors and coaches
And yep—there's a free version that provides a 7-day quick start and a 30-day Blueprint upgrade option.
Reclaim your energy in a way that honors your brilliance and your boundaries.
Final Thoughts: Burnout Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak
Embracing radical self-care can lead to sustainable changes that support your mental and emotional health.
If you’re reading this and nodding… please know: you’re not failing. You’re just ready for a new way. A sustainable way. A Rebel Sol kind of way.
You don’t need to push harder. You just need a new map.And it starts right here.
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