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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about burnout and why so many capable women find themselves back in the same exhausted place again and again. You take some time off, promise yourself things will be different, maybe even make a few changes… and yet somehow the stress slowly creeps back in. The emotional exhaustion returns […]
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I really believe that we need to take emotional burnout far more seriously than we do. Everyone talks about physical burnout and because the symptoms are so obvious and tangible, it’s easy to understand and notice, but emotional burnout is sneaky. It creeps up on you and often you don’t even feel it coming until
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This is a topic I feel very strongly about. Too often, women (and those around them) are quick to blame exhaustion, irritability, or brain fog on hormones. While perimenopause and menopause absolutely do bring changes, I believe we’re missing something important: often the root cause is deeper. The truth is, the irritation you feel towards
Introduction If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve noticed changes in your body; especially around your middle. Many women call it the “menopause belly” or “cortisol belly.” It’s so easy to blame hormones and age. And yes, hormonal shifts play a role. But what if the weight gain and belly
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Burnout in Women: The Hidden Signs You Might Be Ignoring Introduction Burnout. It’s a word that gets thrown around casually, but the reality is far more serious and far too many women are struggling with it without even realising. Yes, stress, busyness, and overwork can contribute. But true burnout runs deeper. It affects your body,
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Do you have moments where you feel as if people walk all over you and the worst thing is, you let them? If this sounds like you, then you’re not alone, I’ve done this countless times in my life and as a recovering people pleaser, it’s something I always have to watch. There are many
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“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life – is the source from which self-respect springs.” (Joan Didion) Some people just intuitively know how far they can push us and exactly what to say or do, to get what they want or need. It can leave us feeling exhausted, violated and at times unsafe.
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Everything feels overwhelming, I’m right on the edge, I can’t cope, it all feels too much, I’m at breaking point, I’m so stressed, I can’t think straight and I just want to run and hide…. do any of these sounds familiar to you, because if they do, I suspect you’re experiencing stress. At some point
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If you’re a sensitive, empathic person navigating stress, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, Reiki offers a gentle path back to feeling calm, grounded and balanced. With over 13 years of experience and hundreds of sessions delivered, I love to share the power of Reiki, either as standalone treatments, or by integrating it into Spiritual Life Coaching,
