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A Tale of Self-Care, Empowerment, and Breaking Burnout
My Tale of Empowerment, Self-Care, and Beating Burnout!
Dear Friends,
I want to share a journey that many of us might find familiar. In the daily busy life, we often forget taking care of ourselves. In my efforts to support self-care and balance, I woke up one day to the harsh reality of burnout quietly creeping into my life. It was surprising, even shocking, because for years, I had been advocating for well-being, promoting the importance of self-assessment, yoga, and mindfulness. When did I stop following my own advice and start seeking validation from the outside world? How did I get entangled in this cycle? These questions hit me hard, making me confront myself and make significant changes.
Realization: The Turning Point
Around a year ago, during a supposed relaxing weekend, my partner uttered words that shook me to my core: “It’s like you’re not even here.” These words served as a wake-up call, forcing me to confront my own reality. How did I end up in this state of burnout? Years of relentless dedication to my work, combined with an insatiable need for validation, had drained me completely. My self-worth had become intricately tied to doing things for others, a habit rooted in my childhood that had stubbornly persisted into adulthood.
