I saw an advertisement that proclaimed
“Disappear for a month and your life reclaim”
It was supposed to be for burnout a plan of action
When I saw it, my very first reaction
Was that the universe was calling out to me
For impending burnout that was what I needed exactly
To retreat from daily life for a month and embark
On a journey for soul-searching, to reignite my spark..
The clickbait was definitely designed for someone like me
Searching for a solution to prevent burnout desperately
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If it were that simple perhaps most organizations
Would grant their employees a month-long vacation
Assuming that they would emerge completely cured
From burnout and be ready to take on more..
Disappearing for a month to practice new strategies for burnout
Is attractive in principle without a doubt
But would those strategies work when you came back
Would you be able to apply in your old life new hacks?
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A period of rest helps, but does not eliminate
The factors that led to burnout, so unless you could start with a clean slate
Running away for a month just to return to the old place
Would be unlikely to make it any easier to face
The same old issues, therefore in the trenches I remain
Trying to make changes that can be sustained
Such that the threat of burnout gradually decreases
And my professional satisfaction increases
Passion...unbridled 