The Oxygen Mask Mindset

Reclaiming Your Energy In a World that Glorifies Exhaustion

De: Calissa Ngozi

Narrado por: Calissa Ngozi

You’re not meant to be permanently exhausted—it’s time to take your energy back!

If you’re stuck in constant overwhelm, it’s not normal—and you don’t have to keep living this way.

The world pressures us to always do more, but pushing nonstop only leads to stress, burnout, and lost joy.

Author Calissa Ngozi knows this firsthand. After reaching her own breaking point, she discovered practical ways to reclaim balance and peace. Now, she shares the tools that can help you do the same.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The signs of burnout—and how to clear mental and physical clutter
• Simple regulation techniques to restore balance to your body and mind
• How to build emotional resilience and reconnect with yourself
• Why self-care is essential (and how to make time for it without guilt)
• Effective ways to set boundaries and protect your well-being

Burnout is real—and often hidden, even from yourself. If you feel like time is always against you, you may already be there.

It’s not selfish to put yourself first. In fact, it’s the only way you can truly show up as your best self.

This empathetic, practical guide will show you how—so start your journey today.

©2025 Calissa Ngozi (P)2025 Calissa Ngozi

To feel like myself again

I listened to this during a week where everything felt like “too much,” and it honestly came at the right time. The author explains burnout in a way that made me rethink how I’ve been pushing myself. The guidance is practical, steady, and easy to apply without adding more pressure. I’ve already made a few small changes, and I can feel a difference in my day. If you’ve been running on fumes, this one’s worth a listen.

Practical Help When You’re Running on Empty

I picked this up during a pretty burned out season and honestly I did not expect much. But reading it felt like someone finally understood what running on empty really feels like. The ideas were easy to apply even on days when I barely had energy. I started noticing small changes like better focus and less tension and actually saying no without guilt. It is not preachy or perfect just real and practical. If you have been feeling drained for too long this really helps you reset.

I AM ENOUGH. A CONVINCING CONCEPT

The author put her finger on my life in the 80s. I have lived my years looking for permission to set boundaries or take care of myself. The author offers many suggestions for taking "yourself" back and loving yourself again. The book applies to any woman at every age. I thought being busy all the time when I was young, but all I did was miss out on playtime with my three babies. Only now do I realize that the dishes, laundry, and housework can wait. I hope every young person who reads this book plays with their children while they are young. Time passes too fast. Great book. Wish I had had it 50 years ago.

Learn from burnout the right way

Burnout will most likely affect you in your life, especially so if you are a strong person, someone who loves to live passionately and with purpose. Anyone who wants to live their life the right way can only benefit from this audiobook. The author relatably explains how easy it is to fall into the trap while doign everything right, and how to get yourself back out of it.

Change relationships and work life for the better

For me, the most significant shift came from the chapters on self-care and boundaries. I had always viewed self-care as a luxury or, worse, a selfish indulgence. This book passionately argues that taking care of yourself is not selfish at all—it's the only sustainable way to show up as your best self for others. I learned effective ways to draw clear, firm lines to protect my well-being, which can really change relationships and work life for the better.