I burned out as a management consultant after debilitating migraines. Now I deal with stress much better — here's my advice.

• Gloria Chan Packer is the founder of Recalibrate, a corporate mental-wellness company.
• She burned out in a management-consulting job and now she helps others avoid the same fate.
• Her advice for managing stress includes setting clear boundaries and communicating your needs.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gloria Chan Packer, a 33-year-old workplace mental-wellness leader and educator from Austin. It has been edited for length and clarity.