5: Dragging Your Bum to the Gym? 7 Tips to Get Gym Motivation When You're Burnt Out (Plus 5 Signs Your Workout Could Actually Be Making Your Burnout Worse) episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 29 MIN

5: Dragging Your Bum to the Gym? 7 Tips to Get Gym Motivation When You're Burnt Out (Plus 5 Signs Your Workout Could Actually Be Making Your Burnout Worse)

from Beat Burnout, Be Happy, and Be Healthy: Chill But Driven · host Sara Shum

If your workouts are starting to feel like just another thing on your never-ending to-do list… or you feel more exhausted after the gym than before you went… this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs your fitness routine might be secretly adding to your burnout and exactly what to do instead. I’m also sharing 7 simple but powerful hacks to help you get moving on the days when your motivation is zero (and when to skip the gym altogether without the shameful guilt we all have been conditioned to have).We’re talking science-backed tips, ADHD-friendly tricks, and how to finally stop beating yourself up for needing rest. Because when done right, movement should leave you feeling energized, happy, and confident… not drained and depleted.Whether you’re chronically burnt out, healing from hustle culture, or just tired of forcing workouts that no longer feel good… this one will help you reconnect with your body and build a movement practice that actually supports your health :)🏔️ What I Yap About in This Episode 🏔️The 5 big signs your workouts might be making your burnout worseHow to tell the difference between burnout vs. lack of motivation)How to know if your fitness routine is actually increasing stress, inflammation, or fatigueWhat to do when you're too tired to work outWhy it’s okay to skip the gymHow to work out when you’re burnt out: 7 simple tricks that make movement feel good again (even when your brain says no)How rest actually builds muscleWhy something is always better than nothing when it comes to exerciseHow to use playlists, clothes, and rewards to rewire your brain for movement✨ How to be happier and healthier ✨ (always 😜)✨ Links & Resources ✨ Episode 1: My Story (for context on my burnout journey)✨  Work with Me ✨Tap Here for Application Page Instagram: ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠TikTok: ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠If this episode helped you feel inspired to take back your mornings, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out, book a free consultation. I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy and lightness.Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!💫Sara

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