As women, we often find ourselves juggling various roles – leaders, business owners, caregivers, and many more. We strive for success, fulfilling the expectations of our society and those we care for. However, amidst this whirlwind of responsibilities, we tend to neglect the most crucial person in our lives – ourselves.

I struggled with an Inner Critic convincing me that I was lazy and unproductive if I slowed down and that my value was connected to how much I sacrificed my needs for the sake of others. I had weak boundaries and said “yes” to everything and everyone out of fear of missing out on opportunities or being judged by others. I would self sabotage and procrastinate on the practices and habits that I knew would truly nourish my physical and mental health.

Most of us mistakenly believe that burnout stems from sheer workload – too many tasks, too many commitments, and simply too little time. However, these are merely symptoms of a deeper issue.