Have you ever felt frustrated because a change in your life is happening more slowly than you think it should?

I've worked with countless women, and have gone through it myself, where we're making progress, but our minds tell us it's not enough or not fast enough.

Then, we wind up frustrated and quit, or we end up in a cycle of overwhelm and burnout. Many of the women I work with even end up taking stress leave from their jobs.

The reason: we hold ourselves to unrealistic standards.

How many times have you experienced a full weekend and thought you should be ready to bounce back on Monday morning? Needed a vacation from your vacation? Or starting to come down with a cold, only to end up sicker for way longer than usual?

In this episode, I dive into why we expect our bodies to bounce back in a week when it took years to get to a point of exhaustion. You'll learn about what can help — like setting clear boundaries, normalizing rest, and no longer sacrificing your time for your employer's problems.

You'll also hear about how my own healing from burnout took far longer than I expected, plus the crucial mindset shift that helped me rebuild my life with good habits.

Listen, we're not productivity machines — we're human beings. Today, I invite you to explore how we can swap self-criticism for self-compassion, prioritize our well-being, and adjust our expectations to create real, lasting healing.

Key Takeaways:

• Why we need to be patient with progress. Change often happens more slowly than we expect.

• Just because our brains can make a quick decision doesn't mean our bodies have caught up yet.

• How sneaky, unrealistic expectations can fuel burnout — often leaving us feeling more tired after a break than before.

• Suggestions for setting clear boundaries and protecting your time and energy.

• Specific, helpful thoughts to adopt, such as "it takes as long as it takes to feel better."

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Slow Progress

02:42 The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

05:04 The Harmful Cycle of Overwork

06:39 Setting Boundaries and Normalizing Rest

08:34 The Guilt of Taking Time Off

10:46 Understanding the Need for Extended Recovery

15:42 Creating a Supportive Mindset for Healing

20:48 Conclusion: Adjusting Expectations for a Healthier Life

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