One of the most commonly asked questions I’ve been getting, post-book release, is this: ‘How do I avoid, or prevent, burnout? How can I *not* go through what you’ve been through?‘ But I don’t actually think that’s what A Year of Nothing is about. The book is saying: it’s OK if you do burnout. It shouldn’t be embarrassing or scary. It’s actually pretty inevitable in this crazy world we live in. The world won’t end if you need to take a break. It can even be a beneficial thing. Falling apart does not make you weak, and asking for help is actually a sign of strength. The first big burnout can be an important thing to go through because then you learn tangible ways to move forward, rather than frantically (ironically) always trying to prevent it happening.