Dr. Jameca CooperForensic Psychology Consultant, Emergence Psychological Services · Board Certified Counseling Psychologist and Forensic Psychology Consultant

You’re not “lazy.” You’re running on empty. Save this for next time #burnoutrecovery

3 Sept 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief burnout‑recovery video, Dr. Jameca Cooper explains that the common “tired but wired” sensation is actually cortisol poisoning in the body. She offers a concrete 60‑second reset: when the feeling arises, stomp your feet and loudly shout “Not now!” for a full minute, which she claims instantly recalibrates the nervous system. Cooper also points viewers to her structured course, specifically Module/Week 4 titled the “Overwhelm First Aid Kit,” for additional strategies to restore balance and prevent future meltdowns.

You know that tired but wired feeling? That's actually cortisol poisoning in your system. Next time you feel that tired wired feeling, stomp and shout, "Not now!" for 60 seconds straight. It will reset your entire nervous system instantly. In my course, in Module 4 or Week 4, the Overwhelm First Aid Kit will give you even more tips about how to reset your system, get you right back on track. Save this for your next meltdown.