Thread by @matthew_labosco

I'm 47.

I used to work 70-hour weeks until burnout almost ruined my life.

After 20 years and 10,000+ hours of coaching others...

Here's my protocol to eliminate burnout (for good): 🧵

In the morning, you wake up exhausted—no matter how much you sleep.

In the evening, you feel “tired but wired”—too exhausted to work, yet unable to fall asleep.

You blame it on “too much work” or “not enough rest.”

But what if burnout isn’t what you think it is?

First of all, realize that burnout isn't just "fatigue".

• Digestive issues
• Cognitive decline
• Fragmented sleep
• Immunity collapse
• Insufficient recovery
• Cardiovascular overdrive
• Risk of anxiety & depression

It's a systematic, full-body collapse.

However, burnout doesn’t happen instantly — it’s a continual process that often takes years.

The worst part? By the time the symptoms get “bad enough to do something about”, it’s already too late.

And here’s what everyone gets wrong…

People assume burnout comes from overwork, so they:

• Take vacations
• Reduce workload
• Try hypnotherapy
• Meditate for hours
• Obsess over “self-care”

But every single time, the burnout comes right back.

Why? Because it's not about how much you work...

Burnout is a consequence of chronic stress.

When you're stressed, your body reacts:

• Cortisol and adrenaline spike
• Heart rate and blood pressure increase
• Muscles contract and digestion slows down

Your body goes into survival mode.

But what it this goes on for months?

Stress response takes resources away from long-term projects:

• Digestion
• Reproduction
• Logical Thinking
• Long-term Memory
• Sleep and Recovery

During "fight or flight", immediate survival is all that matters.

Over time, chronic stress leads to:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Heart Disease
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Stomach Ulcers
• Early Alzheimer's
• Infertility (for both sexes)

What you feel as burnout is just the beginning.

The worst part?

Chronic stress and burnout destroy your sleep, creating a vicious cycle.

This leads to constant fatigue, brain fog, and decision-making impairment.

This is why burnout feels inescapable once it sets in.

And here's the problem...

Most people don't even realize they have chronic stress.

Because it’s been normalized.

We accept constant exhaustion and burnout as “part of life.”
We mistake being busy with being productive.
We wear our burnout as a badge of honor.

This needs to stop.

The biggest mistake people make?

Seeking stimulation in form of:

• Netflix
• Social media
• Endless scrolling

While their nervous system is still stuck in survival mode.

Distraction might help you forget.
But they won't help you heal.

Here's the thing:

Stress and burnout isn’t something you “manage.”

Vacations, self-care, and meditation all feel good in the short term.

But as soon as you get back to work?

The stress and burnout come right back.

There's only one solution to this...

You must break the chronic stress cycle once and for all—then make sure you build a long-term immunity.

If you’re interested in proven system that worked for 500+ others, I invite you to our Chronic Stress Immunity Challenge™.

Click here to learn more:
matthewlabosco.com/chronic-stress…

Here’s the truth:

Burnout isn't your enemy.

It's your body's cry for help, a signal that something is wrong.

Unless you listen to it and solve the problem at the root, your body won't let you relax.

I used to work 70-hour weeks, sometimes not seeing my family for days, until it almost ruined my life.

Today, I'm able to run two businesses while working 4 days a week, so I can avoid burnout and be there as my kids grow up.

And my mission is to help you do the same.

Thank you for reading.

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