Step 1: Remove Expectations

Tell yourself: “This drawing does not need to be good.”

This step is important. Burnout thrives on pressure.

Step 2: Limit Your Tools

Use one pen or one brush only.

Limitations reduce decision fatigue and stress.

Step 3: Start With Random Lines

Fill the page with:

• Circles

• Wobbly lines

• Shapes that don’t make sense

There is no subject yet.

Step 4: Find Something Inside the Mess

Look at the shapes and gently turn them into:

• A face

• A creature

• A plant

• A comforting object

Let the drawing reveal itself.

Step 5: Work in Silence or Soft Sound

No tutorials. No comparison.

Just your breath and your hand moving.

Step 6: Set a Short Time Limit

10–15 minutes max.

Stopping early prevents exhaustion.

Step 7: Close With Gratitude

When finished, pause and think:

• “Thank you, hands.”

• “Thank you, mind.”

• “Thank you, creativity.”

You showed up and that’s enough.

🌿 Important Note

Burnout does not mean you failed.

It means you cared deeply for a long time.