Emotional First Aid Kit #02: What to Do When You're Tired of Your Own Comeback Story

When the plan to “get your shit together” is interrupted by reality

Let’s Begin Here

Hey.

There you were, holding it together. Maybe even thriving a little. And then—bam. You tripped over that pattern again. The one you swore you were done with. Now you’re wondering if this means you’re back at square one. If you were ever making progress at all. If this finally proves your theory that something about you is just broken.

Spoiler: You’re not.

You’re burned out. And that doesn’t erase your growth. It just means your nervous system called a timeout.

Here’s the deal: Recovery isn’t linear. But neither is life. You spiral because you care. You collapse because you were carrying too much, for too long, without enough support.

This isn’t a failure. It’s a course correction.

So take what you need from this kit. Leave the rest like a weird emotional doggy bag. Come back to yourself the way you’d come back to someone you love.

Because that’s the assignment now: Loving yourself through the spiral. Not just after.

Take the quiz:

Pick the answer that feels most like you when things start falling apart. Go with your gut. Or your last meltdown.

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1. When you're overwhelmed, your first instinct is to:

A. Open a new Google Doc and panic-plan a comeback.
B. Vanish into bed and rewatch something from the 2000’s.
C. Quit something dramatically and cut your bangs.
D. Keep doing your routine but feel slightly dead inside.

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2. Your toxic burnout mantra is:

A. “I’ll rest after I finish everything.”
B. “It’s fine. I’m just tired.”
C. “If this isn’t working, burn it down.”
D. “Just get through it. Don’t make it a big deal.”

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3. You realized you were spiraling when you:

A. Snapped at a to-do list.
B. Ghosted everyone (including your dog).
C. Subtly rage-posted on social.
D. Got so numb you forgot what fun felt like.

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4. Your emotional support snack right now is:

A. Espresso and a protein bar (panic fuel).
B. Bread. Just... bread.
C. Something spicy or chocolate-covered in rage.
D. Whatever’s easy to eat standing up in a hoodie.

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5. If your burnout had a vibe, it would be:

A. A spreadsheet with passive-aggressive notes.
B. A ghost in a weighted blanket.
C. A glitter explosion in a dumpster.
D. An uncharged phone and a room full of laundry.

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🔮 RESULTS

Mostly A’s – The Overachiever Gremlin

You spiral when you feel like you’re falling behind. Your comeback is always overcompensating. You need rest disguised as strategy.

Mostly B’s – The Tender Ghost

You disappear when the world feels too loud. You're not lazy—you’re emotionally overfed. You need softness without shame.

Mostly C’s – The Spicy Phoenix

You explode when things feel pointless. You burn bridges, schedules, and your own hopes. You need fire rituals with purpose.

Mostly D’s – The Cozy Realist

You quietly decline into low-grade numbness. You still show up—but it feels hollow. You need grounding + tiny sparks of joy.

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What’s in this kit?

• ✅ 3-Day Ritual Reboot Plan

• ✅ Spiral Audit Guide

• ✅In-depth Archetype advice

• ✅ Printable PDF Mood Board Template Collage Kit w/ Archetypes

• ✅ Lock Screen Wallpaper