Five-Minute Reset for Leaders Running on Empty

Leaders who feel drained and overwhelmed don't need a vacation – they need a five-minute habit reset to interrupt burnout patterns and reclaim their energy. It's not about time management but about leadership energy management, with small intentional pauses that help you return to what matters most.

• Overwhelm builds gradually through a slow leak of energy that we often don't notice until we're completely drained
• Signs you need a reset include rereading emails multiple times, snapping at others, avoiding decisions, and waking up already tired
• The five-minute reset includes naming what you're avoiding, physically changing your state, re-anchoring to your role, making one decision, and celebrating a win
• Sustainable momentum comes from small, clear moves, not pushing harder
• Energy, not time, is your most precious leadership resource
• These aren't life hacks but leadership strategies for high-capacity individuals

If your organization is serious about keeping the people they can't afford to lose, visit www.debbiepetersonspeaks.com to learn more about the readiness reset programming.