145. From Burnout to Balance: 5-Minute Journal Prompts for Hyper-Achiever Moms
Are you listening to this episode while simultaneously checking emails, making mental to-do lists, or feeling guilty that you're not doing enough? You're not alone! 🌟
In this powerful episode, I'm diving deep into why high-achieving working moms stay stuck in burnout cycles — even when they're succeeding by everyone else's standards — and helping YOU break through this burnout trap!
In this episode, these 3 strategic journal prompts will help you:
- Discover the surprising way hyper-achieving might be holding you back from what you truly want
- Identify your hidden fears about worth and identity that drive burnout cycles
- Redefine success based on internal fulfillment rather than external validation
Journal Prompt Flow:
- Think about the last three times you pushed yourself to achieve more even though you were already exhausted. What exact thoughts were running through your mind in those moments?
- What are you afraid would happen if you scaled back your achievements to prioritize your wellbeing? What part of your identity feels threatened by slowing down?
- If your worth was completely separate from your achievements, what would success actually look like for you at work and at home? How would tomorrow be different?
Many of my clients were caught in cycles of proving themselves—trying to be the perfect mom, perfect employee climbing the corporate ladder, or never ruffling feathers—while missing what they truly wanted: acceptance, less pressure, and a feeling of ease and confidence regardless of what they're achieving.
It's time to finally start living a life you love!
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Remember: true success includes your wellbeing, not just your achievements.
I'll meet you back here next week with another 5-minute journal prompt flow to help you trust yourself and create the life you actually want!
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