Words are powerful—but the labels we put on ourselves can keep us trapped. In last week’s episode, I talked about laziness. Today, we go deeper into burnout:

• What’s the real difference between being unmotivated vs. being burnt out?
• How do labels like “lazy,” “sensitive,” or “negative” feed the cycle?
• And is it even possible to recover when you feel completely drained?

In this episode, I share personal reflections, some lighthearted stories from my café, and real listener notes from the Story Jar. Together, we’ll explore how to recognize burnout, how to question the labels we use, and small ways we can begin to refill our energy tank without shame or guilt.

☕ Today’s coffee: A simple but special iced au lait, brewed with flannel drip and frozen as coffee ice. Smooth, chocolaty, and buttery—just the kind of comfort drink for a heavy topic.

💭 Some of this week’s reflection questions:

1. When you label yourself as “lazy” or “burnt out,” what are you really feeling underneath—fear, exhaustion, boredom, loneliness?
2. If you had unlimited energy tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d do?
3. What did you actually do today? Did any of it align with your dream?

📌 Whether you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or completely burnt out, I hope this episode gives you clarity, compassion, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

And also, here's the link to subscribe to my newsletter!
https://nadiaxcoffee.beehiiv.com/
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I hope you can find the segments we go through to ignite some sort of softness, playfulness, hopefulness, and kindness in our lives.

Timestamps:
0:00 intro
2:32 coffee of the day: hand drip au lait
3:42 crazy hair day + fun ways adults play (new photo gallery event happening at Coffee Mate for happiness!)
7:17 understanding burnout and different ways we can get to know it better
8:55 how labels can hurt you
11:48 questions to ask yourself when you think you're burnt out or you don't have any motivation
16:30 some potential mindsets to adapt for burnout
19:49 story jar time (feat. a wedding, becoming an adult with dreams)
25:51 leaving questions

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See you all next week!

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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Are we actually lazy—or do we just lack a reason to move? In this episode, I unpack the real causes behind so-called “laziness,” from perfectionism and fear of failure to losing sight of your ‘why.’ I share personal stories from my coffee journey, lessons from my dad’s work ethic, and how play, experimentation, and self-acceptance can reignite your drive. Plus, I leave you with 4 questions to help you understand your own motivation and start finding it again.

And also, here's the link to my newsletter that will be coming soon!
https://nadiaxcoffee.beehiiv.com/
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I hope you can find the segments we go through to ignite some sort of softness, playfulness, hopefulness, and kindness in our lives.

Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:37 coffee of the day: colombia finca la pradera ginger ale
1:38 story on laziness + why you may not be "lazy" 
7:08 two excuses that we use to warrant the lack of desire/motivation
13:07 find your desire and discipline through asking questions
15:22 opportunities over passion
18:43 the positive mindset: find comfort in yourself
21:19 leaving questions

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See you all next week!

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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Hi friends :)

In this episode, I talk about how going through a forced break (in my case a hospitalization) allowed me to rethink what's important to me and what I needed to direct my attention and energy.

When we're so busy with life, we forget what's important but not urgent. And we get so good at protecting ourselves, we lose what can actually make us stronger. 

I hope you can find a moment to give yourself a pause in between your life before having to undergo a huge pause like I had to to realize certain things that were holding me back.

And also, here's the link to my newsletter that will be coming soon!

https://nadiaxcoffee.beehiiv.com/

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I hope you can find the segments we go through to ignite some sort of softness, playfulness, hopefulness, and kindness in our lives.

Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:52 being stuck in a hospital
4:05 what forced breaks do to you
6:44 update on *new* newsletter
7:50 story jar from this past week
13:20 on defensive deflection
18:55 leaving questions

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See you all next week!

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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Thinking against what your primitive emotions tell you may actually lead you to the results you want. But bearing through and keeping everything within yourself, for some people in particular, is incredibly difficult. For those people, I promise you that some things need to be held deep within you, so that you can actually get what you want in life. Some things mean more when you don't always express them, and focusing on understanding what other people are going through, what they're feeling, and how they understand the world may seem annoying, but is  one way to navigate the world.

And when you think you're losing everything, that may be exactly what you needed to figure out that you didn't have anything--that whatever you build from this point on is what will mean strength and become your pillar. We're all on a journey to let our true selves shine, and in the process, they need to be polished and sometimes tortured to get to a place of tranquility.

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I hope you can find the segments we go through to ignite some sort of softness, playfulness, hopefulness, and kindness in our lives.

Timestamps:
0:46: Drink of the Day
3:35: Cafe Update
4:30: Counterintuitive
10:17: Losing Followers
15:53: Stories of the Week
20:06: Language Moment: Hontou no Jibun
15:53: Leaving Questions

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See you all next week!

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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Listen to my podcast 🎤
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for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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We often let our minds wonder and sometimes we lose focus or concentration. When we were able to ask questions and lean into our curiosity sometimes those questions can lead to creative answers or projects. Of course, those questions are not always very helpful. Sometimes they are absolutely useless, but it’s fun to be able to discover new knowledge and find more depth in the stuff that we do.

And I think that’s why the curiosity led me to wonder about how other people think and the way that language shapes our cultures, and cultures shape our languages. so I wanted to talk about a more conceptual topic on love and how we use words to relay that message, and sometimes how relaying through words is actually not as effective because of certain barriers, including language barriers.
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I hope you can find the segments we go through to ignite some sort of softness, playfulness, hopefulness, and kindness in our lives.

Timestamps:
0:25: Cafe Updates
1:53: Coffee of the Day
3:10: Wandering Off
9:41: On What is Love
14:12: Expressing Love Through Languages
18:20: Movie Mate Event + Leaving Questions
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See you all next week!

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

Find me on other socials ^^
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for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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Interactions between one another, and the little messages that we leave behind with one another as we pass through each others' lives, whether verbal or non-verbal, develop reactions in some sort of way.

There are magic moments in our day and in our lives. The way we interact with nature, our surroundings, and also one another.

We've collected a couple stories in our magic story jar that I read out today, and will touch upon other conversation starter topics in the next episodes.

And because we are language geeks here, I wanted to start talking about how languages have affected me, and what roles they play in my life, and potentially give you some insight on how they exist in shaping a person's identity.

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I hope you can find the segments we go through to ignite some sort of softness, playfulness, hopefulness, and kindness in our lives.

Timestamps:
0:46: Since opening Coffee Mate
2:30: Coffee of the Day
4:55: Magic Moment of the Day
6:59: Magic Jar - Your Stories
14:08: Language shapes our personalities
17:57: Questions to Ponder
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See you next week :)

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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Today, I’m sitting in our new café — the espresso machine is humming, the ice maker is clinking, and I’m sipping on our new seasonal blend, Blossom Air. It’s quiet, reflective, and kind of magical.

This episode is a raw reflection on change. I talk about the emotional weight of letting go of Nadia Coffeehouse, what it means to no longer own the dream but simply be part of one, and the freedom that’s come with stepping away from pressure and stepping into presence.

From battling self-pity and burnout to rekindling creativity and trust — this is an honest diary entry about transition, identity, and learning to let go. If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt burnt out from your own expectations, or needed permission to start again — this one’s for you.

🎧 Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I find clarity in the quiet.

☕ Topics in This Episode:

• Soft opening of the new café
• Introducing our seasonal blends: Blossom Air & Starlight Travels
• Letting go of the "founder" identity
• The freedom of not owning everything
• Self-pity, self-worth, and mental burnout
• Learning to trust again
• The "falling leaf" method of letting go

✨ Story of the Day:
A child once imagined their problems as fallen leaves on a river. When asked how they felt after placing the leaf in the stream, they simply answered, “What problem?”
May we all learn to let go that freely.

📘 Language Phrase of the Day:
大丈夫（だいじょうぶ）(daijoubu) - it's okay

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See you in the next episode. 💛

for happiness, always

Sincerely, Nadia

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for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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Building something from scratch is always good experience, but when you have expectations of yourself from others and yourself, it can easily get disheartening and confusing.

Everything I had thought about this cafe turned out to be different.

Everything I wanted when setting up my own cafe had its essence either covered up or hidden in other forms, that it was starting to confuse me.

Our thoughts about ourselves and our dreams and aspirations are not always aligned in the most truthful way, let alone in the most efficient way. And they also change.

So, dive in with me to explore the confusing bits and pieces of what it means to have realized that dreams come and go, and how to go about making sure you are learning and improving, while feeling fulfilled.

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And for now, I hope you can find the segments we go through to ignite some sort of softness, playfulness, hopefulness, and kindness in our lives.

• Coffee of the day
• Life lessons
• Stories from you
• Language moment
• Questions to ponder

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See you next week :)

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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As we go through our journey of life, we use our dreams as motivators to get from step one to step two. Then from step two to step three. 

But what if we walk 52 steps and realize that that dream that we once had is not our dream anymore? 
What if that dream that we had, once accomplished, is no longer our dream? 
What if, that dream that we worked so hard to achieve, is only the surface level of our bigger dream?
What if your true dream is hidden under the layers of dreams we put on top, whether it comes from our inner desires, or from outside?

This is just the first chat to ask ourselves questions that we wouldn't normally ask, and delve into ideas and concepts that will help us navigate our journey for happiness.

for happiness, always
Sincerely, Nadia

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