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Burnout · 4 min read

How to reset after a brutal exam week

Your brain spent two weeks in survival mode. It needs a real reset — not a Netflix binge that leaves you more tired. This is a 48-hour protocol that actually works.

01

Hour 0–12 — Sleep debt

Go to bed early, no alarm. Phone outside the bedroom. The first 10 hours are non-negotiable recovery.

02

Hour 12–24 — Sunlight + slow food

Walk Ibirapuera in the morning, eat a real meal at A Fornada or Padoca do Maní. No screens until afternoon.

03

Hour 24–36 — Move your body

One workout: pilates at Aera, boxing at One to Fight, or just a long walk. Not for fitness — for the nervous system.

04

Hour 36–48 — Reconnect

See ONE friend. Not a group. A real conversation, not a status update.

05

Avoid for 48 hours

Flashcards. Calendar planning. 'Just checking' your grades. The rest IS the work.

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