In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I’m having a very honest conversation about burnout and why I’ve made the difficult decision to step away and take a break.

Over the last several months, life has truly been lifing, and I’ve been feeling something that many creatives and entrepreneurs experience but don’t always talk about openly — burnout. After attending a powerful mental health event hosted by Our Collective Trauma and Healing (OCTA), I heard a perspective that gave me so much clarity around what I’ve been experiencing.

One of the questions asked during the panel was: How do you know the difference between burnout and just being lazy?

That moment gave me the confirmation I needed to be honest with myself about where I am right now.

For almost six years, I’ve shown up every single week with a new episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast. While consistency is something I’m incredibly proud of, I realized that in the process of consistently showing up for everyone else, I’ve been consistently neglecting myself.

In this episode, I share what burnout has looked like for me, the emotional weight that comes with constantly pouring into others, and why I’ve decided to pause the podcast for a while so I can refill my cup, reconnect with my passions, and give myself the space I truly need.

💡 Key Takeaways

• The difference between burnout and laziness: “I don’t want to” vs “I can’t”

• Why constant consistency without rest can lead to burnout

• The importance of pouring into yourself before pouring into others

• How high expectations we place on ourselves can contribute to burnout

• Why taking a break can be necessary for long-term creativity and sustainability

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