Hello Reader, How Self-Reliance Became a Stress Habit — and What It’s Costing Us Apparently asking for help is a crime — at least, that’s how most Gen X women were raised to feel. We grew up in the “just figure it out” era, rewarded for independence, silence, and competence. We were latchkey kids, emotional first responders, and experts at handling everything alone. Fast-forward a few decades, and that same self-sufficiency has turned into chronic burnout disguised as control. HERE'S WHAT'S...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Is your ‘give a damn’ busted? How many times a day do you think to yourself, “I really don’t give a sh*t”? Or make a mental note of a good place to scream your brains out? You’re not lazy. You’re likely carrying a crushing mental load. And it’s not your fault. Society made it this way. We were taught to do it all, remember everything, hold it all together — and to do it quietly. NO MORE. It’s time to drop the mental load that’s draining you. And I’ve got just the thing: The...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, GenX Women & Burnout: The Midlife Crisis We're Not Talking About Not to be an alarmist, but I am one purse strap caught on a door handle away from a meltdown. In a few short months, I’ll be 50. And I feel wildly unprepared. So, I did what any other rational, nearly 50-year-old woman would do: I Googled “wtf I’m 50.” The results? Useless. Apparently, only men hit midlife crises. Women? Crickets. HOW GENX WOMEN ARE HANDLING MIDLIFE While You Were Busy Being Awesome... If you're...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Emotionally Over It? Here’s How to Get Your Give-a-Damn Back Feeling emotionally numb, constantly overwhelmed, or like you’re caring too much about everything and nothing? You’re not lazy — your “give-a-damn” is busted. Its causing you to run on fumes and check out when you're actually needed.What's hijacking your give a damn? READ IT HERE NOW While You Were Busy Being Awesome... If you're ready to burn it all down, try this first: If you’re done being the one who holds...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Having trouble falling asleep? I have trouble falling asleep. While my husband is asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow, I may be up for another hour or two: Scouring Reddit to feed my addiction to political debates. Scrolling Zillow for houses I’ll never own, in towns I’ll never live. Planning fantasy vacations I’d be too tired to enjoy. Doesn’t everyone lay in bed at night planning a new life in a European cottage where you speak French and no one ever asks you what’s for...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you're waking up stressed out... How is it possible that you wake up already stressed out and exhausted before your feet even touch the floor? Maybe your first feelings of the day are a combination of wired, tired, and already feeling like you're behind. Here's what to do first. READ IT HERE NOW While You Were Busy Being Awesome... Guilt making you say yes when you really need to say no? READ NOW Ready to stop running on fumes? If you’re done being the one who holds...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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...
2 months ago • 1 min read