I am a big believer in having a recovery plan. There is something incredibly useful about knowing what supports us, what our warning signs are, who we can reach out to and what we need to pay attention to when life starts becoming a little less manageable. I also believe there is enormous value in taking what is floating around in our heads and actually putting it down on paper, because a written plan can give us clarity, structure and something practical to return to when we

Burnout, compassion fatigue, and bullying left my system overloaded. Cocooning—choosing stillness over stimulation—helped my nervous system rest and re‑regulate while I kept working. Here’s what it looked like and how to try it gently.