Returning To Your Practice After Burnout Or A Break

00:00 Intro
06:06 Reconnecting with the land and your spirits
09:03 Recentering and grounding your energy
13:42 Finding things that interest you and make you feel good
17:41 Set goals
19:16 Final thoughts
21:15 Outro
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[@KazKindred613]

Haven’t watched the video yet but! As someone with audhd (adhd and being autistic) plus a lot of trauma and a history of perfectionism, the best thing people like us can do is to take things slow and break things down into minuscule tasks. I have different Spotify playlists for various deities, and even when I can’t do anything else I can at least listen to one song. Helps a lot!

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Exactly! I love the idea of Spotify playlists for various deities! May I try that for different spirits in my practice?

[@theacethatskates]

fellow AuDHDer here and I make playlists for my deities too!! I also try and listen to Finnish music to connect with my ancestors:)

[@allipatrick3333]

How do you knowwwww??? I just finished my second year of college and I haven’t kept up with my practice and I feel a little guilty. Thank you for talking about this!

[@four1629]

this is exactly where i am lmao, going into junior year and i haven't been practicing for about two and a half years,,, sigh

[@allipatrick3333]

@@four1629 It’s tough, like I know I should do some stuff but I’m just exhausted and feel like there’s no flow to anything I do actually get done.

[@SistersOfTheWell]

For me, moving from the headspace of "doing" my practice to a place of "living in" my practice stopped the burnout moments. When it is something that is just a part of you, another aspect of your daily life, it just takes on a different feel. I found it not only helps keep the magic alive in your practice, it also helps magic come to life in the mundane world of everyday life. We are surrounded by so much beauty and magic, yet the stresses and storms of life tend to dampen our perspective of them. Really good video and ideas!

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Very much this!

[@PhantomOfMemories]

You do not know how bad I needed to hear this! I kept feeling like I have to do my practice instead of letting it flow naturally in my life. So thank you for this comment! I needed it!

[@SistersOfTheWell]

@@PhantomOfMemories let that go! It will be a whole new world when you do 😊

[@spoupysoupy]

never clicked a video faster, ive been having an awful time with my mental health and its made me unable to focus on my craft over the past year, but im just as of now finally stable enough to start up again. thank you for making this!

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Thank you for watching!

[@yoowego]

New witch here. I started about six months ago. If I were to go back and do it over, I wouldn't have immersed myself in EVERYTHING at once. It's been so overwhelming feeling obligated to do everything every day.

[@kaylawilliam701]

Omg this! When I started I spent all of my free time doing something witchy so when I couldn't do that anymore instead of doing one or two things, I'd be too overwhlemed to you anything.

[@MoonlitBookworm73]

The way I *ran* to your video once I got the notif lol

[@jennifermccoy7423]

As a busy ass mom who’s kids just got done all their extracurriculars and school and my own work is wrapping up…. I needed this video x10000 thank you 🙏

[@birdsofrhiannon]

I'm struggling to come back to a practice, after years due to religious trauma from a coven I left years ago, at the moment, so I really needed this video, today. ❤

[@witchofnewDawn]

My witchcraft has improved my lifestyle 100% it has made me slow down and be myself no matter what people think or say. Be you you don't need others approval

[@ItsFawnzy]

Divine timing!! Loving your videos lately, thank you for the content

[@P4Stalot]

Well, that was... extremely well timed content... 👀 🤔 Frankie clearly has my house bugged.

[@camilla8129]

This is the video I needed right now!! I started my practice at the end of 2021. I did a special spell in the middle of summer 2022, it was my birthday AND a supermoon so apparently it turned out more powerful than I expected, cause since that day two main things in my life started transforming. Let's say my daily life changed so much that I had to direct my attention to those new things, but now that it's summer I feel ready to go back to my practice. Thank you!

[@mmb196]

Yes, small breaks! Find breaks where you can; stop and take mindful deep breaths however the time comes to you. Waiting in the waiting room to be called for an appointment, at red lights (eyes open!), in lines… I personally also don’t look at the time when I’m in the car going somewhere- I’m already on my way, I will get there when I get there. We have to MAKE the time to rest or our bodies will force us to!

[@yeahno8516]

Oh god. I totally needed this video. I literally sent out everything I was due and all my big work/school to-do's an hour ago. All this made it impossible for me to practice or just handle normal witchcraft tasks like get rid of old spells, properly cleanse and come back to deity work (don't worry my deities are okay with me taking that break). I can finally stop stressing so much and dedicate more time to my practice.

[@alenayushkevich8159]

oh my god, you're so on theme. i went through a traumatic breakup and felt like maybe i was fake into witchcraft and i all made up in my head and i had no no no strength for even tarot pull

[@alenayushkevich8159]

i also got more and more interested in a slavic diety at this time, but felt horrible letting her done as i reached out and am wearing her sign as a necklace and still don't do anything else witchcraft related

[@3hinoh]

THANK YOU for putting this out!🙌🏽after dealing with work, school & mental health i felt guilty for not communing with my spirit team and just try to remember im having a human experience, theyre just happy im sitting down and grounding and picking myself back up 🎉

[@kendalb6233]

Thank you. Physical offerings for the deities I honoured became exhausting for me as I was working with multiple. Now, I only give offerings to Hekate. She was the only one who stayed with me. If I struggle to give physical offerings, i offer her my heart and my time. Water and incense too. She seems to take it and appreciate it. I haven’t been keeping up with my devotional as much as I like because of my mental health. Saying my prayers day and night keeps me connected to her, even if I don’t do anything else. I can’t help but feel guilty for not doing more yet sometimes I can’t help the low moods. So Thank you for your video, it helped a lot ❤

[@WithASideOfTibbs]

Perfect timing with this, I've not been doing much with my craft for months upon months because of mental health struggles, and have now finally been trying to push myself to get back into it but was unsure where to start!

[@maximusmitchell6524]

Not me refreshing on everything to return from a very extended break

[@nanaahangry]

THE TIMING omg😭 I’m doing my masters degree and I got a job too this last year and I was unable to practice this whole time, i only just got the time to get back into it now, thank you so much for this😭❤️

[@senpapi6969]

for me- i recently moved and my old house was very cozy and just inspiring to do witchcraft (it was old too) and i had been with that house my entire life. i moved into a very modern sleek house where there’s no longer any trees around, no real places to get into nature and it make me completely drop my practice for about 6 and a half months. i feel very guilty and i hope to find a way to be inspired and have motivation again.

[@question-mark8566]

Just finished the video and wanna say i loved it. Many of the things you said resonated with me as a very much newbie witch. I struggle to feel like im doing enough or practicing enough. So thanks for this video!

[@marahjones5390]

Perfect timing! Thank you! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Killcupidsaaki17]

My practice revolves around my schedule not the other way around. If im burnt out and down im not at my best and most powerful you know? All things need rest and thats okay. I even invite the deities i work with into my daily life and just talk about whats going on. Im human and imperfect, they're higher powers, they're gonna get it you know? At least mine do. Being patient with yourself should be the first step in any working. ❤

[@witchofnewDawn]

I am really bad about this, too. I never take time for myself. I have learned through my practice to take time for myself.

[@bessicaemeral7759]

... hooowwwwww... ive been inactive abt witchy stuffs for quite a well and literally just trying to pick it back up TODAY, then i saw this video😮😮 WOW so magical lol

[@omi9852]

I love how you rant in your videos. It's very relaxing for me to listen to and I watch every video you upload while folding laundry, cleaning, etc. This is a beautiful and necessary video and very relevant for my situation right now! Also, I just bought a Kamav Kosmetics lip oil because I've been looking for one that lasts all day. Many thanks and blessings to you!

[@kylaallen822]

Absolutely no way you could like like JB. :) Your examples to refocus are lovely. Thank you!

[@DrDino123]

I always have spiritual burnouts then again it is weird for me too because for me personally it always ties with my projects rather it is stories that I am writing or video game ideas. I get spiritual burnouts but then my creative side of writing and video games fuel me to keep going with researching things so it is a good balance to find that where the burnout starts and where a creative outlet starts as well. This is amazing timing and Frankie if you do see this I love you so so much and your hair looks amazing

[@blackjack7207]

Amazing timing

[@Mary-kc5nv]

this is so helpful this summer wasn't great and i haven't done anything spiritual in months. slowly getting back into everything :] i have felt so guilty i have not prayed in months but i know it will be okay things will get back to normal eventually

[@reahallu]

Thank you so much for this video. I went through a burnout/ break (it was a bit of both) after a combination of my life going haywire and starting college. I really needed this and I know many others have.

[@happytrees2491]

Cleaned my space while watching this. It did wonders. Thank you ❤

[@lysemarjorie2960]

Oh my god I needed this I just took a break due to burn out and other personal things. I have missed my practice so much but I have been so stressed trying to return to it😭

[@faith-by-faith]

What a timely video. Thank you!

[@NYCHFAN]

Excellent!

[@marylamphere2112]

Oh I needed this!

[@heatherfeather1293]

OMG this is the exact video I need. I haven't been into my practice in a year

[@RetroWitch1970]

I usually do a daily tea with meditation. But here lately I haven't felt like doing anything. I had surgery on October 16th I had basal cell carcinoma. Ever since I've just felt like blah. Just can get motivated to do anything.

[@RiyensBlueEyes]

This is exactly what I needed ❤ felt like hanging out with a friend. Thank you!!

[@cookieshard3]

I needed this!

[@the_guided_witch]

I'm trying to get back to my practice love your videos ❤

[@MainManManning]

Thank you so much for making this video; I’ve been needing help with this subject as I feel so guilty for letting my practice stall. Much love ❤

[@lorenacastrocastro9425]

TYSM! Sending love and spoons

[@victoriaahawees]

This video has honestly come to me at the best time, thank you for your advice and guidance!

[@watcherwriter]

The part of this I needed most was you talking honestly about how important it is to take a break and how hard our society makes that. I really appreciate how you encourage us to do whatever works for our lives/circumstances instead of just telling us to do exactly what you do. That's a big part of why I find your content so valuable. Thank you!

[@saffron1996]

needed this one! ❤

[@Jwebb1854]

OMG you are amazing!! Thank you so much for this video it told me exactly what I needed to hear! I've been stuck when it comes to my practice lately but the advice to slowly start back in and really focus on comfortability and ability really spoke to me!

[@billiesversionn]

You are one of the only witches on social media that help me stay motivated and learn more. Thank you so much Frankie! ❤️ I hope ur doing well mentally, physically, and emotionally. Stay beautiful!

[@elm3711]

The timing of this video is fate-filled.

[@wintacarty7456]

This is exactly what I needed!! Thank you so much. I practised for about 2 years and healed up so much but moved away from home and all my supplies so it’s been hard to get into my practise in between life and work. But I’ve been feeling drawn to return and it’s so daunting forgetting everything I knew and feeling like a beginner again.

[@sagehinkle5942]

I've been on a very long extended break from any magickal or spiritual work since I fell off the track of a course I'm taking. It's potent sorcery, and really not all that involved on the day to day, but as it went on (and me struggling with my ADHD) I reached a point where I just kept forgetting the daily mantras and would have a lengthy ritual to get "caught up". I'm still planning to do so, but this video has encouraged me to take me time and reach that point of comfort and excitement before launching straight back in, and maybe that it's okay that this course isn't for me and I can just take it as experience and knowledge. I appreciate the wisdom and encouragement

[@zaybay1782]

Thank you for your videos and sharing your thoughts and experiences 🙏🙏🙏 I have only just found your videos and im so happy i have stumbled across your channel! Your energy warms my heart, how real and down to earth you are. It helps remind me who I am as silly as that may sound 😅 I have subscribed with notifications on 😁 Also.. I hope you give yourself the credit you deserve for speaking your truth and sharing it with the world! Its a brave and caring act, which sparks new connections; as within, so without🧡💚💜 I look forward to hearing more of you😊 tysm again! Beautiful soul😁😁😁

[@sanaslay4326]

Dude this is EXACTLY what I need right now. How are you always reading my mind? 😅

[@Roku97]

I just asked this on hearth witch live last night 😂 weird

[@LittleRedTeaCake]

I also have chronic issues and I am still coming to term with my limitations, which is frustrating, but it's growth. I also have two kiddos and since I was pregnant with my oldest, I just have not had any energy for my practice, which always makes me feel like a bad witch and then it's a vicious cycle of trying to do too much and getting burnt out before I've even really started. This was lovely and very helpful, thank you. For the last couple of days I have been working on my grim, mostly prepping pages for it (I use repurposed books a la Molly Roberts) and it's been a lot of fun picking the colors at random and thinking about how fun it's going to be once I have enough prepped, and what I'm going to write or draw in them.

[@Mr.Alchemist9]

Something about tips for beginning in wizardry

[@nightangel486]

shoutout to the Lares and Penates!

[@PinkieJoJo]

I have found it hard to keep up with my practice because I am newer to it and in the broom closet. It’s hard for me to find the time as a wife and mother of 4 with a full time job to really be able to do much. 😢

[@TristanWadeDoughty]

Excellent points I have been in a long break because I have been bombarded by this thing called being an adult ALONE lol and exactly I have made a huge effort to do things that make me feel good sometimes that just means listening to Taylor swift😂 lol I’m a black male just so u know😂 but I love good music no matter how sappy or poppy I love music💜 I make sure to offer my deities my singing of my favorite songs or on an instrument it works so well!

[@aleiathebean]

This is the very video i needed lol

[@geminigreywolf6655]

I am just getting back to my regular practice since moving. I wasn’t doing anything for months. Feels good to being back at it. Though I no longer have my own room. I am finding a little nook in my guest bedroom for it.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Love this!

[@thankyouforbeingafriend9632]

As someone who is dealing with addiction and mental health issues, returning to my practice is really weird...

[@RetroEvilHunk341]

😊😊

[@user-jy1nh7uk4x]

Drop a link for the cosmetic company your talking about in the beginning plz!

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

It should be in the caption!

[@glitter_killer]

I found your channel through Olivia's and I'm so glad that I came across this video. I have put my practice on the back burner for almost a year and have had the hardest time carving out time in my day to get back into it. It was reassuring to hear all these suggestions and a reminder that I shouldn't be as hard on myself as I have been. I'm absolutely going to start evaluating my energy at the beginning of my day and start setting more personal boundaries for how I want to spend my time so that I DO have the energy for the things that matter to me. Thank you!!!

[@kyliehammett4479]

Dude I’m 14 I can’t go drive somewhere and my parents are Christian so they don’t allow the whole witch thing to go on but my mom is a hippie so she lets me have herbs and crystal ms and you know witchy stuff she just doesn’t know what I use them for anyway I love your videos

[@xenval6852]

🤯❤

[@RachaelTheFirboldDruid]

1:09 no... You look like Frankie. ❤

[@waywardh9528]

Ahaha, how did you know....

[@abbysefcik6749]

Is there a way to apply to be in a mentee position with you?

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

At the moment, I don't have any openings! My website will list when spots are available and/or a little email will be sent out to subscribers.

[@abbysefcik6749]

@ChaoticWitchAunt Thank you, Frankie! I look forward to the possible opportunity of working with you ❤️

[@silentm0th]

Me when i checkout the kamav kostmetics and they have disappeared off the face of the planet