Are you really burned out, or are you just spiritually depleted? Many of us are feeling lost and disconnected. We're caught in a cycle of endless to-do lists and obligations. In our hectic modern world that prioritises hustle, many have forgotten how to connect with their inner selves and sense of purpose.

As a woman, and more so as a woman of colour, I’ve always felt like I had to prove myself to earn the right to be in the board room or at any decision-making table. I’d work twice as hard, stay longer, take on more responsibility - only to be overlooked or undervalued. And so I’d knuckle down and “work harder”. And all that ever led to was burnout, resentment and dissatisfaction.

Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, constantly running from one task to the next? I've been there, and I know just how exhausting it can be.

Burnout is a nasty business. It sucks the life out of even the most passionate purpose-driven entrepreneur.

How many times have you felt guilty for taking some time out to rest and relax? Yup, we see you honey. It's tough not to feel like you should be tackling your to-do list instead of taking some much-needed "me time". And let's face it, it's even harder when the dirty dishes are staring you down and all you want is a glass of wine and Outlander's Jamie Fraser shirtless on repeat. But guess what? It's time to shake off that guilt and embrace the power of rest.

Intergenerational trauma is a concept that explains how the effects of trauma can be passed down from one generation to another. This can affect women's nervous system regulation and overall wellbeing, making it harder for us to cope with stress and anxiety.

But here's the deal: if we don't make rest a priority, we're not serving our clients, our family, our friends and we’re actually doing ourselves a disservice.

Chronic stress and burnout can wreak havoc on our bodies and minds, leading to a whole host of physical and mental health issues. When you're constantly on the go, your nervous system can get stuck in "fight or flight" mode, leading to chronic stress and burnout.

Unlike traditional stress management techniques that focus on changing your thoughts or behaviors, somatic techniques focus on using the body's own innate ability to heal and regulate itself. By incorporating practices like orienting, grounding, and pendulation into your daily routine, you can develop greater resilience to stress and better handle the demands of your life.

We can do anything, but not everything. We can have everything, but not all at once. These are some home truths that landed for me after I hit my 2nd burnout.

Our society praises overworking and hustle culture, often at the cost of our well-being and mental health.

If you find yourself struggling with procrastination, you're not alone. So many of my clients come to me when they are having a hard time getting started - and staying - on track towards their goals.

But did you know that your nervous system plays a role in regulating your ability to focus and get things done?

While you might think that your procrastination and lack of motivation is a sign of laziness, the truth is that it's a complex physiological phenomenon rooted in your nervous system regulation. And your feelings of shame and self-blame are only perpetuating the cycle and keeping you locked in that energy.

A lot of how we cope with and experience stress is due to our ‘stress threshold’. We develop our stress threshold in-utero. Our genetic makeup contains individual personality traits as well as our tolerance to stress, which can be impacted by our mother’s stress levels during pregnancy.

Our nervous system is the communication system that regulates our body. It consists of the brain, spinal cord and sensory organs, as well as every nerve that connects these organs with the rest of the body.