I've been working a lot to get my numbers: conferences, certificates, books, trips, contacts. But honestly? Those ain't everything)
After achieving my Delta,
I faced a wave of burnout so powerful it made me feel as if earning it was insignificant.Insignificant.Ever been there? Collected all the shiny things, built the network, stacked the credentials… and still felt hollow?
And I realised that from that point, regardless of what I do, I would be small.
Because I was small.
How did I know? Apathy after a win. Exhaustion that no amount of sleep could fix. Desire to climb the next mountain... Sound familiar?
I had neglected my body, my emotions, and most importantly, myself.
And only after I learned to actually notice myself, have I seen a shift.
Since 2020, working with teachers has shown me a common struggle: self-neglect, overwork, and burnout.
So what do I actually do now?
🔺I check in with my body before I check my messages.
🔺I set boundaries even when they feel uncomfortable.
🔺I remind myself daily: my worth is not my output. Not my conferences, not my certificates, not the books I read, not my contacts.
Recovery isn't a luxury. It's the only way I keep going without breaking.
But the real question is when was the last time you actually noticed you?
Like, really stopped, looked in the mirror, and asked how you're doing?
It took me hitting empty to finally get that. 💔
And I know that shift is absolutely possible. Because I lived it.
Only you can make a difference in your life.
Small no more. That's the line I keep coming back to.
What's yours?
Inspired by @infOasis