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RECOGNISE
Understand burnout and see where you are without shame
RECOGNISE is the first phase of the Where I’m At Framework:
RECOGNISE → RESET → REINVENT.
For you if: you are burned out, close to it, or asking: How did I get here?
You’ll get clearer language for burnout, gentle reflection tools, and a calmer way to notice patterns, depletion, and what may need attention next, at your own pace.
Privacy-first • Peer support • Not therapy
Who it's for
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If you are running on empty…
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If you are functioning on the outside but struggling underneath…
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If you feel wired, flat, foggy, or ashamed…
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If you want language for what is happening…
You can go slowly. One module at a time.
What you will get
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clearer language without shame
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gentle tools to map your current state
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a softer route when things feel heavy
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more awareness of patterns, limits, and support needs
Course Snapshot
Module 0 — Welcome to Recognise
A calm introduction to RECOGNISE and where it fits inside the Where I’m At Framework, plus a gentle arrival check-in.
Module 1 — Understanding Burnout
A human, non-clinical introduction to burnout: what it is, what it is not, and why it can be hard to recognise clearly from the inside.
Module 2 — Burnout Self-Check
(non-diagnostic)
A gentle self-check for awareness, not diagnosis, with prompts to notice what feels loud, stretched, or heavy right now.
Module 3 — My Burnout Story
My lived experience of burnout, shared as a mirror rather than a template, plus prompts to notice any echoes in your own story.
Module 4 — What Burnout May Be Showing You
A reflection on what burnout may be bringing into view, patterns, costs, needs, or truths that are becoming harder to ignore.
Module 5 — Where I’m At Wheel
A kind snapshot across six areas of life, helping you notice what feels supported, what feels stretched, and what feels loudest today.
Module 6 — The Come Down Phase
✅ Safety checkpoint
A gentler decompression stage: reduce stimulation, soften urgency, and create more space before moving into RESET.
Module 7 — Looking Toward Reset
A calm bridge from awareness to steadier rebuilding, noticing what feels clearer now and what you want to carry forward.
Module 8 — The Support Module
✅ Safety checkpoint
A practical support map to help you think about people, professionals, and realistic next steps outside the platform.
How to use RECOGNISE
Suggested pace (no rush)
Try 1 module every 1–2 weeks, or slower. Repeat what helps.
Low-capacity rules
One word counts. One sentence counts. Reading counts. You do not need to post or complete everything.
If you feel overwhelmed
Start with Module 6 (Come Down) and Module 8 (Support). If you feel unsafe, seek professional or emergency support.
Where to post (if you want community support)
Day-to-day check-ins → Community Hub
Course questions → RECOGNISE Q&A
Reflections are always optional.
What you need / how to prepare
You do not need prior knowledge. You only need:
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a willingness to go gently
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a notebook, if that helps
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permission to pause, skip, or come back later
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willingness to reflect at your own pace
If you are currently overwhelmed or struggling to cope, start with:
✅ Module 6: The Come Down Phase
✅ Module 8: The Support Module
What this course is not (important)
RECOGNISE is not:
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therapy, coaching, or crisis support
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a substitute for medical or psychiatric care
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a diagnosis, treatment plan, or clinical assessment
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a place for anyone to tell you what medication to take, stop, or change
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medical, psychiatric, nutritional, legal, financial, or employment advice
We share lived experience and educational tools only.
If you need personalised support, please contact a qualified professional in your country.
Who this course may not be for
RECOGNISE may not be the best fit right now if:
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you are in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself or someone else
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you need urgent clinical or crisis support
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you are looking for 1:1 coaching or personalised treatment advice
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reflection on burnout feels too activating right now and you need a softer safety route first
If that is the case, please use local emergency or crisis services, and start with the gentler safety options where relevant.
Privacy, community standards, and compliance links
Before you start, please review: