Hello Reader, High-Functioning Burnout: Symptoms We All Ignore One of the reasons so many women don’t recognize burnout is because we don’t look burned out. We’re still showing up. We’re still doing everything. We’re still saying we’re “fine.” (And by the way — the word fine should always be a red flag. Nobody who’s thriving ever says they’re “fine.”) This is called High-Functioning Burnout. On the outside, you’re nailing it — deadlines met, carpool done, emails sent. On the inside, your...

Hello Reader, How to Say No When You’re the Only One Who Cares This one is for all the women who seem to be the "mom" of their friend group, the only one that can be counted on, and/or the only person who seems to get shit done. You're exhausted and your give a damn is busted. Being the reliable one is a lot of responsibility and pressure. Today is the best day to start saying no and let someone else pick up the load. Read now for four scripts that will help you say no and move forward...

Hello Reader, My "No problem!" response was actually my biggest problem Belinda had it all on paper: a career in finance, two kids, a home full of love. But she also had something else: the constant feeling that her life was one long to-do list she didn’t sign up for. Sound familiar? From unrealistic societal expectations to the invisible mental load, many women wake up one day and realize they’ve lost sight of who they are outside of work, motherhood, and “keeping it all together.” Here’s...