Let’s skip the small talk:
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re tired.
Like, not just “I need a nap” tired—bone-deep, soul-fractured, I-can’t-do-this-anymore kind of tired.
And I want you to know…
I see you. Because I’ve been you.
I Didn’t Burn Out Overnight—It Was Death by a Thousand “Yeses”
I’m Chris Benvenuto. I’m a tattoo artist, a husband, a father of four, and the guy who used to believe burnout was something that happened to people who just couldn’t handle the pressure.
Plot twist: I was wrong.
Burnout doesn’t show up like a lightning bolt. It creeps in quietly. It hides behind overcommitting, people-pleasing, late-night emails, skipped meals, emotional suppression, and that toxic voice in your head that whispers:
“Just push through. Be strong. You don’t have time to fall apart.”
Until one day, I couldn’t push anymore.
The lights were on, but no one was home.
The Burnout Nobody Talks About
Burnout isn’t just about stress—it’s about disconnection.
- From your body
- From your boundaries
- From your purpose
- From your passion
- From the people you love
- And worst of all… from yourself
I wasn’t just physically exhausted. I was emotionally numb. I was snapping at my kids, avoiding my wife, ghosting friends, and sitting in my car wondering if I could just disappear for a while and not have anyone notice.
And that scared me enough to finally say:
“Something’s gotta change.”
This Book Was My Way Back
I wrote Life After Burnout not because I figured it all out—but because I lived it. Because I’m still living it. And I wanted to create the book I wish I had when I was knee-deep in burnout and trying to Google my way out.
This book isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about finding yourself underneath all the noise, the pressure, the perfectionism, and the pain.
What You’ll Learn Inside Life After Burnout
Here’s the no-fluff breakdown of what you’ll get in this book:
🧠 What burnout actually is (and isn’t)
Spoiler: it’s not laziness or weakness.
🧘♂️ How to reconnect with your body
Because your nervous system is not built for 24/7 grind mode.
🔥 How to identify the real energy leaks in your life
(Hint: not just your job or your schedule—your relationships too)
🛑 Why boundaries aren’t optional
And how to set them without feeling like a jerk.
✍️ Creative recovery
Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone who used to be excited to get out of bed.
❤️ Parenting while burned out
Yep, there’s a whole chapter about how I tried to show up for my kids when I felt like I was disappearing inside.
🛠️ A burnout recovery toolkit
Journaling prompts, checklists, rituals, and real tools that helped me go from survival mode to slowly (and I mean slowly) feeling alive again.
Why I’m Telling You This
Because nobody told me.
Nobody told me that rest is resistance.
That your value is not tied to productivity.
That it’s okay to slow down before life forces you to.
That healing isn’t always beautiful—but it is worth it.
And I figured… maybe you need someone to tell you.
So this is me, telling you:
You can come back from this.
You can rebuild.
You can reclaim your passion.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
Don’t Just Read This—Live It
If you’re feeling even a flicker of recognition while reading this…
If part of you whispered “this is me”…
Then trust me when I say:
👉 This book was written for you.
📘 Buy Life After Burnout on Amazon here (link to be added when ready)
Don’t wait until you’re even more depleted. Start the comeback now.
5 Product Recommendations That Helped Me Through Burnout
These aren’t just nice-to-haves. These were lifesavers when my tank was empty:
1. Acupressure Mat + Pillow Set
“It looks weird but feels amazing.”
After long tattoo sessions or stressful days, I’d lie on this for 15–20 minutes and feel my whole nervous system reset.
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2. Blue Light Blocking Glasses
“Helped me get real sleep for the first time in months.”
Burnout messes with your sleep. These helped regulate my rhythm again.
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3. The Five Minute Journal
“I needed something simple that didn’t feel like a chore.”
This gave me a quick way to anchor my days with gratitude—even when everything felt heavy.
- Daily Personal Growth: Begin each day with a three-minute gratitude exercise using the 5 minute journal to elevate your …
- Rich Content, Thoughtfully Designed: This gratitude journal features 80 sheets filled with motivational quotes and daily…
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4. A Weighted Blanket (15-20 lbs)
“No exaggeration: this thing saved me.”
It’s like a hug for your nervous system. Calms anxiety, improves sleep, and honestly just makes you feel safe.
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5. Noise-Canceling Headphones
“When I needed to drown out the world (and sometimes my own thoughts).”
Whether it was lo-fi beats or silence, this gave me space to breathe.
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This Isn’t the End—It’s the Beginning
If you’re in burnout right now, it may feel like you’re failing.
But I promise you—you’re not.
You’re just tired.
Tired from carrying too much.
Tired from caring so deeply.
Tired from being strong for too long.
But you’re still here.
Still searching.
Still breathing.
Still hoping for something better.
That hope is your spark.
And Life After Burnout is your roadmap to bring it back to life.
Final Thoughts: You Deserve to Heal
This book isn’t about becoming some new version of yourself.
It’s about coming home to who you were before the burnout, before the overworking, before the world told you your worth came from hustle.
You are still in there.
And I promise—you’re worth the return trip.
🛒 Click here to get your copy of Life After Burnout on Amazon