This video spoke to my soul. I’ve been a teacher for ten years, and I’m am completely burned out. I worked so hard to be the teacher I am, and I’m a great teacher, but I’m exhausted, irritable, anxious, and in tears most weekends. I earned an award in education last month, yet I’ve never been more miserable. I always justified the hard work for the sake of my students, but I’m reaching the point where my body can’t take it anymore. I’m a workaholic, and I need to let go of it. I’m nervous about moving on from this career-the thought literally gives me so much anxiety, but maybe it’s time.
I feel for you and I truly hope that you will find a new and energizing path to explore, even if that means taking a leap of faith in a very different direction. Please take care of your health.
I taught for over 20 years & I finally had to leave. It was either stay & sacrifice my health, or enjoy the truly important things in life. I LOVE TEACHING & really miss all of the kiddos sometimes (taught every grade K-8, except 7th). I find lots of opportunities to teach in different ways, though: volunteering for read-a-louds at our public library & the school in our neighborhood, with my grandchildren, etc. I just have to be creative. I wish you the best in making the leap. ~ Christina 😊
I've had a stroke in 2016, and the recovery process was very difficult. Please take care of yourself. Books are excellent, but Appling the knowledge is important. Action brings results 😊
Thank you for this. You’re so right. The books have been giving me awareness and validation that I needed, and now I’m preparing myself to move into action / making changes. It’s the hardest part. I hope you are fully recovered from the stroke and living your best life these days, truly. ❤
Whoa. What your father told you really resonated with me. This year has been one of trying to find myself and seek peace. All the best to all of us on our journey ✨
The impact of this video is immense. I started to tear up 😢. The burnout is exactly what I’m experiencing. So very tired all the time from the constant hustle. Thank you for bringing awareness to this issue.
Sorry that you’re going through tough time. I read this book called “The Joy of Missing Out” by Tanya Dalton this year. It changed my life! Now I only put most important priorities for me on my calendar. Productivity is not how efficient we are, but rather how effective we are in our given time.
Thank you Hanna! Keep your videos coming. I’ve always thought that your voice is so calm and soothing! One of the reasons why I enjoyed your videos. It’s good to hear about destressing; a good reminders to us all!
Seriously thank you for sharing. It’s not easy to admit that we’re struggling, no one wants to seem weak. Many of us (me too) are having a hard time keeping up. These little handbag videos we all watch are a fun little mini escape from the daily grind so thank you for those also. As far as depression/anxiety meds route, I’ve been on them for way too long and I wish I’d never started. That is a road I would not recommend.
Thank you for sharing a bit about your journey and for being so candid. I once read that the most powerful word in the vocabulary is HELP. Quite profound if we think about it.
We were raised to go go go. Have it all. Do it all. But no one told us that it’s ok to slow down and relax. Stress is a silent killer. It took me sooo long to break my mindset. It took us so long to think one way, so it will take us time to adjust. Thank you so much for sharing. We don’t have enough people telling us to slow down. 💜. I also still have chronic neck and back pain from the long term stress. For the first few years, I had to take pain meds just to function. After another few years of really focusing on myself, I can finally live pain med free! I hope for a smooth journey. You got the mindset, you are taking action , now you can digest all of this. And start a new self love , self, journey, self care, self discovery. Doc said I may not see my kids grow up if I don’t change. That really woke me up. ❤ Ps. Your dad is so wise. ❤
It’s so true. The hustle culture has created so many stressed and unhappy humans and I wish more people would talk openly about the realities of trying to “do it all.” I’m so glad to hear you’re experiencing less pain now. Your doctor was wise to make that statement and wake you up! And good on your for listening and making changes. 👏
Stress is so powerful. The physiology is scary too. High levels of cortisol impact our blood glucose levels which leads to inflammation in the body and then diseases like cancer etc. Simple things like nourishing our body can help too. Makes us feel we have some control. It's a slow process as you have found but well done for acknowledging what is happening and making changes. 'Nothing changes if nothing changes'. Great video. Enjoy your weekend. Xx
thank you for this. first watched for an unboxing of a bag that i was dreaming of but knew i’d never buy, subscribed for how healing your voice sounded to me. this video was exactly the video i secretly wished you’d make one day :) sending you all my love
Thank you for your authenticity! While pretty, luxury handbags are nice; mental & physical health are truly the real luxuries! I support and appreciate this content and wish u well on your journey to recovery. Please continue to share diverse content on your channel.
This is an outstanding talking point. For me, covid changed my life in a positive way. It forced me to stop and take a long hard look at my self and my life; self analysis. I found that my life had gotten so far from my core self and i made it a priority over everything to get back to my true self and its working. Ive permanently moved away from toxic people and dont allow that type of energy in my home, because i want my home as a place of peace and refuge. I looked at the best times of my life and and how i lived, extracted my best self characteristics of that time and brought them back to the forefront of my life. Ive learned to enjoy my alone time to spiritually connect and take in the beauty that life has to offer and sometimes just stare at the sky, trees and just plain old nature and its a sight to see. For me its a rights of passage to womanhood. I feel like this is the next chapter in this journey called life.
I’ve been thinking of you! Everything you mentioned in the video totally resonates with me. This year has been so stressful that now I wake up with a headache and stomachache everyday. I was going to keep pushing forward, but what your dad said really hit home! I just hope that you don’t decide to cut RUclips from your busy life. If anything, I wonder if taking a break from your full time job will be beneficial. Whatever you decide to do, I’ll be supportive!
I had something similar 15 years ago in my mid 30s. My body was rebelling and started having heart palpitations and panic attacks. My doctor put me on stress leave for 2 weeks. I saw a therapist and realized I was on the go go go, was worrying about things without talking to someone about it. I started getting massages and seeing a therapist regularly. I’m usually a happy person so ppl were surprised by this. We just need to slow down and recognize when we start getting stressed. Listen to our body!
That’s great your finding your way to a better life! I learned this a while ago- I became the queen of saying no, for my mental health. I used to feel that I wouldn’t be liked if I didn’t do everything for everyone. But now I say No if it doesn’t serve me or it causes me stress. And coworkers, family totally respect that. I put myself first to avoid stress. You’ll do great!
I am not typically a self help book reader but I read Essentialism at work and it had such good nuggets that I still use 7 years later. I always use “if it’s not a definite yes, it’s a definite no” for everything. Restaurants, invitations to parties or events, purchases, travel, work, friends, etc. The book helped me decide to leave the career that I had success in for the last 25 years, that industry was so stressful, it was somewhat life changing. I know you have the strength to make it through this stage and on to the next stage. You won’t look back with regrets once you get there:)
Thank you so much for your sharing. This year has been hard and I totally understand what you mean by the body telling us no as that's how I feel. Pray that you will be better day by day.
This video really resonates with me. The past 3-4 months of my life have been insane, and it's been so difficult to scale back and to acknowledge that hustling 100% of the time isn't needed or may not always be good. So, thank you for sharing :) I'm glad to know I'm not the only one going through these feelings! Good luck and take care!!!
I have to tell you, you mentioned in one of your videos a long time ago, that one of the greatest luxuries is time. I needed to hear that then and it has become something I repeat often and lean on ever since. I’ve been going through a similar journey to the one you are embarking on now, and to remember how valuable and finite time itself is has helped me to determine what’s important and what needs to be let go.
I’m so glad to hear this. Absolutely, the 3 things in life money can’t buy - Time, Health, Love. These are the true luxuries we must not take for granted.
Challenging times usually make us stronger but we don’t realize this until we are on the other side. Sending you positive vibes and good wishes on your road there.
Hanna, thank you for sharing something so personal! It is validating for me becos what you’ve been going thru is something that I can completely identify with too. I’m currently on a 1-year work break that I started in May, becos I was feeling so horrible mentally, emotionally and physically. I made the mistake of allowing myself to be drained by work hustle, by toxic people. I had sacrificed my precious time with my loved ones and my own well-being for work and other people who didn’t care the least bit about me. My body was in pain everyday as if I was suffering from a perpetual high fever, I regularly broke down and cried in the shower or whenever I was alone. I suffered from migraines that were crippling me and giving me nausea daily but I had just pushed myself thru the pain to work long hours. I was also having tummy problems from stress and irregular meals. I wanted to exercise more regularly but I kept telling myself that I was too busy to do that. On top of that, my grandma, who had raised me and loved me as a mother would since I was a baby, was weakening and unwell and docs had put her on palliative care, so I was also already beginning to grieve. It was actually becos of her that I realised that I was burnt out and I needed to stop this unhealthy lifestyle, I needed to stop justifying and maybe even glamourising this hustle culture in my life and prioritise her much more. However, taking this break also required me to mourn the loss of what I had thought my career could become; it took so much effort for me to finally decide to stop becos in my head, I had equated this career break with career failure. But I finally saw that this was exactly why I MUST stop, it was a mindset that had to change. Now that I’m almost halfway thru the 1-year, I don’t regret it at all becos I am regaining my physical and mental health. Also, my beloved grandma passed away in end-June, so I was able to spend those last weeks of quality time with her only becos I decided to take the break. I’m lucky that I have enough savings to allow me to do this, and even tho I am eating into those savings, I know that I can definitely earn back the money again. But time that passes is lost forever and never to be regained. As I’m already middle-aged, I cannot assume that my health will always bounce back after it has suffered setbacks. Sending you love and wishing you a healing and blessed journey ahead, Hanna, may you find inner happiness and peace ❤
Thank you so much for your vulnerability and for sharing your journey. I plan to share this video and your book recommendations. I hope you have a lovely day and weekend. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather.
I faced a similar challenge this year. After some major changes, my husband and I’m have noticed a huge difference in me and I feel like myself again. I hope that your journey allows you the peace you deserve. ❤ your dads words are very true.
Hi, Hanna! I am finally catching up on your videos and I’m so sorry for how tough it has been for you. 😔 Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey with us! I definitely appreciate it so much because I also feel like I am in a similar place with feeling burnout (minus the chasing of constant busyness) and feeling like I have a space to reset/refuel. I am so glad you are prioritizing your health, important people, and things in your life. 🖤
Thank you Lynda. I was being quite stubborn and really needed this wake up call to finally be ready to make some important changes. I do hope that you’re able to find some rest and peace as well. Health, both mental and physical, is so so valuable.
I've been here and now work with people in the same place everyday. Time, space, and support are needed for recovery. Society and culture are going to tell you that self sacrifice and working yourself to the bone are the only ways forward. So it will feel like going against the grain -- because you are. Our bodies have so much wisdom if we listen to it. So glad you are honoring it. One last note, you can't rush or type a your way out of burnout. Trust me I've tried. Big love ❤
Absolutely, this is when I need to go against the grain, as you say and also finally respect what my body is telling me. This type A isn’t so keen on being Type A anymore. 😂
Thank you so much for sharing what’s on your heart! I have been going through some high stress the past year. It really made me think about how much I have been pushing my body through the hustle instead of listening and slowing down to heal. I am so proud of you for being open with this community❤ Please know your words are helping so many women going through similar struggles. If you ever need to take a break from videos to focus and take care of your body it’s okay! Also if you want to share more videos like this I would love to hear about your steps on the journey of recovering❤
I will gladly share more as I go through this journey called life. 😊 I’m so glad you found the video to be helpful. My hope is that you’ll also find a way to reduce your stress and slow down. ❤
I’m glad you have shared your struggles and life with us so openly. It helps a lot of us immensely. I too, went through the same process as you, a few years ago but making baby steps progressing forward and letting go of things that no longer serve me but is harming me. Thoughts and support to you as you navigate through the process but I know that you’ll come out better and stronger because that’s who you are! 🤍
Hannah, Thank you for sharing your personal experiences! Sadly, I feel that our culture has systematically conditioned us that if we're not stressed about "work" that we're not working enough. This type of mentally is creating an unhealty workforce. I, too, have been feeling for some time fatigued and burnout! I've lost the spark about work and don't find it motivating, It has nothing to do with my team because they're great! It has to do with the ever increasing "push" of higher leadership always raising the work hours and productivity Sorry for my rant! Sending you prayerrs!
You’re right. It has somehow become admirable and praiseworthy for someone to be so busy that they don’t have to enjoy life. It’s absolutely backwards. But I think once we stop leaning into the noise of this world and reflect on what gives us inner meaning and peace, we’ll be headed in the right direction. Work will always be just that - work. Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that’s what makes us who we are.
Thank you for this video. It is making me reflect on the actions I take and the poor decisions I make. I had a car accident many years ago, and since then I have developed fibromyalgia which makes me feel like I have been hit by a truck everyday, among other health issues. Have found comfort in food and spending money on things I don’t need. Your kind words “What would my life be like if I made some changes?” Those words have made me wonder! I realize that changes are a must to maybe feel better than I do. Thank you again ❤❤❤
Dear Hannah, Thank you for this video. I live with chronic pain, and your videos bring me so much joy. I found you a few months ago 💕. You have encouraged me to make changes in my life to 🙏. Sending positive thoughts your way, & you will get through this difficult time 🙏Much love 🩷
I'm going through the same season. I love to help people that I care about, but it's draining me lately. I'm starting to learn the art of saying NO and respecting my mental health. It's okay to be selfish and love ourselves before putting other people. I always tell myself that I can't give what I don't have, so it is good to have a reset once in a while and take care of ourselves. It's okay to be selfish if it will cost you your peace and well-being. I wish you all the best, Hanna. You are not alone ♥
Thank you for sharing your experience, I know it is not easy to be this open. But the way you describe this, hit so close to my heart - so many good points that made me really think. I wish you all the best on your journey, I will need to take your advice and start with the books you mentioned.
Hope you feel well Hanna. Have been a long time follower of yours. If you need to take a break, we will always be waiting. I think all of us experience burnout and needing a break from everything, because we need to prioritized our well-being. Being an immigrant nurse, i take care of patients and do extra shifts. And i tend to neglect myself. So i totally relate in all of this.
This video has come at just the time in my life when I am feeling the same way... body pain, fatigue, loss of interest in my hobbies, etc. Burnout is something that I thought I would be immune to, but maybe not?
Thank you for your honesty and your openness about what you are going through! I have been feeling the same way for some time now, I too need to make some changes in my life. Let this journey begin! 🙏
I want to share this video to my bff sooo bad. She put our communication or friendship on hold after I spoke to her about needing to actually DO something about her super stressful job. I confessed that our weekly talk of listening to her complain about 95% work stress was affecting me. We have been friends over a decade. She has worked at her job for 6 years. She won’t quit bc of how she’s getting paid. But I’ve reminded her many times and she knows it that her job is very abusive. She had gone to the doctors many times for aches and pains. They cannot find anything wrong with her. I’m afraid she’ll drop dead bc she’s continuously pushing on.
wow! This video couldn’t come in better time, I have been dealing my own health issues for the last 2 years. I have IBS it was stress related gut issues, I never heard of it before but it was very common, and there is no real medication to help, my doctor also suggested antidepressants, I said no! I want to heal naturally. I did little changes here and there, it got better, but im still figuring it out how to control it! You are 100% right, the stress is the killer to our body, I wish the society could pay more attention to it! Thanks for speaking it out, so I don’t feel im doing it alone. Let’s recover together ❤
Thank you for sharing, Hanna. I’ve been having similar challenges; with my own health as well as dealing with the health of my dad who I love very dearly. You’re absolutely right, I’ve been seeking for the very similar things. Slowing down.. but no matter how hard I’ve tried I don’t think I’ve truly succeeded. I’ve been so stressed out that it really has affected my health. Lately I’ve gone back to meditation. I’ve tried this awhile back but it didn’t really helped. About a month ago, I decided to give it another go. This time I tried sound bath. I was very sceptical initially but honestly after each session, my body felt more relaxed. I feel happier and I slept better. I’m not sure whether it’s my mind set that has changed or it truly has helped or it’s a bit of both. I’m trying to practice self love… and do and focus more on myself before others. Take care, Hanna. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so sorry to hear about your health and your dad’s health issues. You mention meditation and sound baths. That’s great you’re taking better care of yourself. I’m realizing that we need to care for ourselves on a regular basis just like we wouldn’t expect our bodies to hold up if we only ate food once in a while. Our mental health depends on care too. Thanks for that reminder and I hope you grow stronger and healthier on your own journey.
Thank you for sharing this, I’m happy that you’re listening to your body and becoming more self aware. I’m a procrastinator and am addicted to the stress and the adrenaline I get when there’s a time crunch. I’m trying to find healthier ways to live life but it’s so hard to break habits. Hang in there friend, we got this!
Hannah, take good care of yourself! I really hope you will feel better soon. But do take your time. A few years ago, I felt really burn out from work. I had insomnia at night and felt terrible at work in daytime. I knew where the stress came from, ie my job then. So I quit and took a long break and spend more time with my then 2yo. During the period, I re-balanced my life. Found some inside peace from reading, working out and quality family time. Then, I found the inner motivation to work hard again. I treated those moves as a major life reset. Just take your life slow and regain health. It’s normal to feel terrible when we are physically unwell. So, please please please do take care of your body first. Try not to think so much about whatever balance, screw productivity, etc. When you have time, you may want to read a book called “the good enough job”. There are many true stories about people burned out from being productive / successful. It talks about our identity apart from being a productive worker in the society. It may be helpful to you. Cheer up and take care ❤❤
Life re-set. Absolutely, this is what I need. Thank you for your encouragement! And you’re right - I need to take care of my health first before anything else. ❤ P.S. I read that book and loved it.
Hanna (what a lovely name) thank you for saying, “we are not the bosses of our bodies.” You are on the right track and I pray you (your mind, body and soul will become healthy again.❤
Thank you for sharing and please keep on sharing finding your way. Mental health is so important, we should all talk about it more and normalize taking care of ourselves mentally. Saying „no“ was so hard at the beginning and now i feel so much happier and powerful for standing up for myself 😅
Thank you so much for sharing about the stress awareness! I can definitely feel the stress within myself and I couldn’t stop working! It takes courage to pause your life, take a break… now I want to channel within myself and to understand what is good for me! Thank you! I will definitely checkout those books! ❤
Absolutely love this video. Thanks for sharing your story with us Hannah! I hope you are able to get through this soon. Take care of yourself! You are such a role model ❤
The greatest luxury in life in time …so sorry to hear you’re going through a hard time Hanna, I have seen a lot of great advice from another site ,Be More with Less -its about Minimalism in life & saying No to busy-ness ❤
Thank you for sharing yourself with us Hannah. You are authentic and have a heart of pure gold. I will hold you in prayer for comfort, encouragement, and strength. Stay the course, love, Lorna
Oh I watched the interview aswell of the Netflix CEO! I also feel burnt out and I have met other people who were clinically diagnosed as burnt out and it really messed up their hormones and they essentially retired from working to begin to journey to recovery. Wishing you all the best for re-arranging things in keeping things that serve you and eliminating things that harm you 😊 Also I have learnt you can be addicted to stress, you get addicted to the emotional rollercoaster
What an amazing video. Stress does so much to us without us realizing it. Even down to our neurochemistry. I really respect what you are doing and what you are sharing. Thank you. ❤
I am sending you lots of hugs from Finland!! I can totally relate. Right now I am writing from "retreat". I have been all alone here the entire week to write a research application. I am writing them all the time to continue my research career. Yoga is not for me at all! Maybe try pilates or taiji or something else! Here we have also peat sauna which helps, low frequency laser therapy also helps. I also recommend infrared sauna. I know because I have had neck etc. pain all my life because of my neck operation, etc. Gabor Mate (sorry do not know how his name is written...) His book is a great one to read! My husband is reading these kinds of books all the time and just praises him! Great to hear that you are on your way to recovery and cannot take all that any more!! XOXO
Thank you for sharing this. I also am in a space of high mental, emotional and physical stress. It hurts to lay down to sleep at night, I have migraines and I physically buzz from the stress and anxiety that I’ve been feeling for months. Something needs to change. Thank you for making me feel less alone. ❤
Something needs to change. You know exactly what needs to change. Respect your life and make the change. You can do it!! Sending you strength and support. ❤
It’s very difficult to self diagnose, especially when we are not feeling our best ( that’s what I did for years.) Consulting several ( or as many as needed) mental health experts could be less risky then doing it on your own, even if armed with excellent self- help books. They can’t replace the education and experience of experts. Wishing you total healing. 🌈
Hanna, Just remember everyone goes thru these feelings.. But it is very hard to apply all the theories to real life when you feel down. Easy to say slow down but not easy to do for sure. I learned to do deep breathing and ask myself is it worth this much of stress -if not then let go… You don’t have to please everyone and do everything for people. Your kids become more independent too if you do less for them-which I realized little late. You are going through 공황장애…. As long as you have a solid family /friends to support you, you eventually come out of it. Also, just accept this as a learning experience… tell yourself that this will pass. After this realization (burnt out and go go go mentally), you will be able to handle your life better. Yes it is hard when you are going through it but you will be that much stronger afterwards and ready to deal with what the life throws at you. Please take care of yourself and know that you are not alone. You are also handling it a lot better than most of people. Thanks for sharing.
There is good stress that pushes us to do things that we need to do like our responsibilities. There is also bad stress that sounds like what you’re describing. I needed to hear this because I’m starting to feel burnt out with 2 jobs! Might be the time to let one go now
Hi Hanna~ I can relate in many ways. After being a public school teacher for over 20 years in CA, I had to make a change in my life due to all the stress and burn-out. I finally had to leave my beloved profession for a plethora of reasons. Ultimately, I too had to spend time researching the best way to deal with what my body was telling me. I found that it definitely wasn’t going to be the prescriptions that were going to help me personally. For me, it was taking a huge LEAP into my faith. Yes, taking time to slow down, yoga, exercise, eating better, spending more quality time with family, etc. helped. But, it truly was finding myself within my faith in God, and learning more about Him and my religion that was my true salvation, in every sense of the word. I’m not trying to push any particular religion upon you. I do hope that through your journey of recovery you will find peace and the courage to take the “leap.” If I may, I also recommend listening to Jordan B. Peterson, if you haven’t already. Please know that you are in my prayers. I have loved your channel for years and I truly wish you and your family the best. Sincerely, ~Christina
Thank you so much Christina. Your story really resonates with me. My body could certainly use better care and rest but beyond that, I’m learning that I need to lay down my burdens and trust in God. I’ve been praying more these days and listening to beautiful gospel music which has been healing my heart. When I think of God’s love, I’m reminded that my self worth and value is not in anything this material world can offer. So yes, spiritual healing is also part of my journey and I so appreciate your encouragement. I’m a huge fan of Jordan Peterson as well! ❤️
I’ve been in stress and depression from my life so much, every time I tried to make my self more happy, I buy luxury handbags, but unfortunately it won’t last long time to make me happy. My deeper heart feel really empty. Last year, I started grow some plants indoor, it gives me so much calm and my emotions become more stable and seeing it grow, my heart feel very full ❤. I found nature really have power to heal, I feel that we are still “ an animals”, human world makes everybody tired. This year I sold all of my Hermes bags.
❤❤❤My mom always tells me ‘You have to take care of yourself before anyone else. Otherwise, you cannot be productive. Love yourself!’ And she’s right. But as a mother of 3, I feel like I have to think of everyone else first before me. 🤷🏼♀️ But I wish you only the best! I know exactly what you’re feeling. 💕
Yoga really shows us the lesson of "human being" versus "human doing". We all need to chillax and let our adrenals heal. Self-care time is definitely not uselessness. And what people call selfish these days is really just displaying self-respect. You are absolutely on the right path. 💖
It’s hard cause we must work to live, but we also can’t live to only work. 🌷 Doing your own research, and getting more opinions was a great move! Little by little, you’ll recover 💝
I can agree with you that the need for people to think we are superwoman is very corrosive. All kinds of self-harm is done to perpetuate the myth. Go glad you are able to recognise the need for change and are putting the work in. I was once challenged by my doctor to say what changes I intended to make. He knew that I was just saying the words and it was good to be held accountable. I too did loads of reading on the subject, but knowing things intellectually is pointless. You have to walk the walk. Wishing you all the best and prayers for all the subscribers who are challenged right now xxx
It is interesting that we and children have lost the ability to be bored. Boredom or even doing the mundane is when we can become more creative and more self aware. I think sometimes we want to avoid becoming aware of what our body and mind want or needs to tell us
i'm literally selling my chanel that i never use and gonna boook 2 appointment for me and my husband to do mri full body screening for diseases, its the same price. crazy that i didn't blink twice to buy a chanel but thought a long time whether to do the screening or not. I can recommend medical passage (PT) + acupuncture. i go there every week and it changed my life. i also have neck pain, but what actual helps is head massage, since that reduces the stress and relaxes the musle tension. or you can try hot stone
Gabor is awesome! Mental health is important what about the body? Eating right? Check with nutritionist? Learn about “culinary medicine” Vitamin deficiencies? Getting enough sleep? Schedule fun times! Get well soon.
"If you don't take time out for your wellness, you'll be forced to take time out for your illness!"
Learned this the hard way.
This video spoke to my soul. I’ve been a teacher for ten years, and I’m am completely burned out. I worked so hard to be the teacher I am, and I’m a great teacher, but I’m exhausted, irritable, anxious, and in tears most weekends. I earned an award in education last month, yet I’ve never been more miserable. I always justified the hard work for the sake of my students, but I’m reaching the point where my body can’t take it anymore. I’m a workaholic, and I need to let go of it. I’m nervous about moving on from this career-the thought literally gives me so much anxiety, but maybe it’s time.
I feel for you and I truly hope that you will find a new and energizing path to explore, even if that means taking a leap of faith in a very different direction. Please take care of your health.
I taught for over 20 years & I finally had to leave. It was either stay & sacrifice my health, or enjoy the truly important things in life. I LOVE TEACHING & really miss all of the kiddos sometimes (taught every grade K-8, except 7th). I find lots of opportunities to teach in different ways, though: volunteering for read-a-louds at our public library & the school in our neighborhood, with my grandchildren, etc. I just have to be creative. I wish you the best in making the leap. ~ Christina 😊
I've had a stroke in 2016, and the recovery process was very difficult. Please take care of yourself. Books are excellent, but Appling the knowledge is important. Action brings results 😊
Thank you for this. You’re so right. The books have been giving me awareness and validation that I needed, and now I’m preparing myself to move into action / making changes. It’s the hardest part. I hope you are fully recovered from the stroke and living your best life these days, truly. ❤
@hellocatwalkcity thanks, Im grateful that i survived, and with therapy, I only have a slight limp ..stay encouraged
One of the little steps you can start with is Taichi . It has helped me achieve a peace of mind. ❤
Whoa. What your father told you really resonated with me. This year has been one of trying to find myself and seek peace. All the best to all of us on our journey ✨
The impact of this video is immense. I started to tear up 😢. The burnout is exactly what I’m experiencing. So very tired all the time from the constant hustle. Thank you for bringing awareness to this issue.
Oh no, I’m sorry you’re experiencing burnout too. 😔 Let’s both made some important changes to better our lives before the year ends!!
Sorry that you’re going through tough time. I read this book called “The Joy of Missing Out” by Tanya Dalton this year. It changed my life! Now I only put most important priorities for me on my calendar. Productivity is not how efficient we are, but rather how effective we are in our given time.
So true. JOMO is a beautiful concept.
Thank you Hanna! Keep your videos coming. I’ve always thought that your voice is so calm and soothing! One of the reasons why I enjoyed your videos. It’s good to hear about destressing; a good reminders to us all!
Seriously thank you for sharing. It’s not easy to admit that we’re struggling, no one wants to seem weak. Many of us (me too) are having a hard time keeping up.
These little handbag videos we all watch are a fun little mini escape from the daily grind so thank you for those also.
As far as depression/anxiety meds route, I’ve been on them for way too long and I wish I’d never started. That is a road I would not recommend.
Thank you for sharing a bit about your journey and for being so candid. I once read that the most powerful word in the vocabulary is HELP. Quite profound if we think about it.
We were raised to go go go. Have it all. Do it all. But no one told us that it’s ok to slow down and relax. Stress is a silent killer. It took me sooo long to break my mindset. It took us so long to think one way, so it will take us time to adjust. Thank you so much for sharing. We don’t have enough people telling us to slow down. 💜. I also still have chronic neck and back pain from the long term stress. For the first few years, I had to take pain meds just to function. After another few years of really focusing on myself, I can finally live pain med free! I hope for a smooth journey. You got the mindset, you are taking action , now you can digest all of this. And start a new self love , self, journey, self care, self discovery. Doc said I may not see my kids grow up if I don’t change. That really woke me up. ❤
Ps. Your dad is so wise. ❤
It’s so true. The hustle culture has created so many stressed and unhappy humans and I wish more people would talk openly about the realities of trying to “do it all.” I’m so glad to hear you’re experiencing less pain now. Your doctor was wise to make that statement and wake you up! And good on your for listening and making changes. 👏
Stress is so powerful. The physiology is scary too. High levels of cortisol impact our blood glucose levels which leads to inflammation in the body and then diseases like cancer etc. Simple things like nourishing our body can help too. Makes us feel we have some control. It's a slow process as you have found but well done for acknowledging what is happening and making changes.
'Nothing changes if nothing changes'.
Great video. Enjoy your weekend. Xx
Yes indeed and I love the quote you shared. Thank you for the extra little nudge. Needed that. ❤
Thanks for the video. You are telling me what I need to hear at the moment I need to hear it.
thank you for this. first watched for an unboxing of a bag that i was dreaming of but knew i’d never buy, subscribed for how healing your voice sounded to me. this video was exactly the video i secretly wished you’d make one day :) sending you all my love
Aw thank you ❤
Thank you for your authenticity! While pretty, luxury handbags are nice; mental & physical health are truly the real luxuries! I support and appreciate this content and wish u well on your journey to recovery. Please continue to share diverse content on your channel.
‘Self worth in who you are not what you do’ I really needed to hear that today. Wishing you all the very best x
This is an outstanding talking point. For me, covid changed my life in a positive way. It forced me to stop and take a long hard look at my self and my life; self analysis. I found that my life had gotten so far from my core self and i made it a priority over everything to get back to my true self and its working. Ive permanently moved away from toxic people and dont allow that type of energy in my home, because i want my home as a place of peace and refuge. I looked at the best times of my life and and how i lived, extracted my best self characteristics of that time and brought them back to the forefront of my life. Ive learned to enjoy my alone time to spiritually connect and take in the beauty that life has to offer and sometimes just stare at the sky, trees and just plain old nature and its a sight to see.
For me its a rights of passage to womanhood. I feel like this is the next chapter in this journey called life.
I’ve been thinking of you! Everything you mentioned in the video totally resonates with me. This year has been so stressful that now I wake up with a headache and stomachache everyday. I was going to keep pushing forward, but what your dad said really hit home! I just hope that you don’t decide to cut RUclips from your busy life. If anything, I wonder if taking a break from your full time job will be beneficial. Whatever you decide to do, I’ll be supportive!
I had something similar 15 years ago in my mid 30s. My body was rebelling and started having heart palpitations and panic attacks. My doctor put me on stress leave for 2 weeks. I saw a therapist and realized I was on the go go go, was worrying about things without talking to someone about it. I started getting massages and seeing a therapist regularly. I’m usually a happy person so ppl were surprised by this. We just need to slow down and recognize when we start getting stressed. Listen to our body!
That’s great your finding your way to a better life! I learned this a while ago- I became the queen of saying no, for my mental health. I used to feel that I wouldn’t be liked if I didn’t do everything for everyone. But now I say No if it doesn’t serve me or it causes me stress. And coworkers, family totally respect that. I put myself first to avoid stress. You’ll do great!
I am not typically a self help book reader but I read Essentialism at work and it had such good nuggets that I still use 7 years later. I always use “if it’s not a definite yes, it’s a definite no” for everything. Restaurants, invitations to parties or events, purchases, travel, work, friends, etc. The book helped me decide to leave the career that I had success in for the last 25 years, that industry was so stressful, it was somewhat life changing. I know you have the strength to make it through this stage and on to the next stage. You won’t look back with regrets once you get there:)
Thank you so much for your sharing. This year has been hard and I totally understand what you mean by the body telling us no as that's how I feel. Pray that you will be better day by day.
Thank you for your prayers! 💗
This video really resonates with me. The past 3-4 months of my life have been insane, and it's been so difficult to scale back and to acknowledge that hustling 100% of the time isn't needed or may not always be good. So, thank you for sharing :) I'm glad to know I'm not the only one going through these feelings! Good luck and take care!!!
Thank you for sharing and this was super helpful ❤We do all need reminders.
I have to tell you, you mentioned in one of your videos a long time ago, that one of the greatest luxuries is time. I needed to hear that then and it has become something I repeat often and lean on ever since. I’ve been going through a similar journey to the one you are embarking on now, and to remember how valuable and finite time itself is has helped me to determine what’s important and what needs to be let go.
I’m so glad to hear this. Absolutely, the 3 things in life money can’t buy - Time, Health, Love. These are the true luxuries we must not take for granted.
Thank you for so much in sharing your story. Sending you tons of positive thoughts as you take your journey.❤❤
We are soooo much alike! Love your dad’s comment and I loved this!🎉❤
If we’re alike, that means you need to do a better job of taking care of yourself too! Consider this your daily dose of nagging! 😉
Challenging times usually make us stronger but we don’t realize this until we are on the other side. Sending you positive vibes and good wishes on your road there.
Hanna, thank you for sharing something so personal! It is validating for me becos what you’ve been going thru is something that I can completely identify with too. I’m currently on a 1-year work break that I started in May, becos I was feeling so horrible mentally, emotionally and physically. I made the mistake of allowing myself to be drained by work hustle, by toxic people. I had sacrificed my precious time with my loved ones and my own well-being for work and other people who didn’t care the least bit about me. My body was in pain everyday as if I was suffering from a perpetual high fever, I regularly broke down and cried in the shower or whenever I was alone. I suffered from migraines that were crippling me and giving me nausea daily but I had just pushed myself thru the pain to work long hours. I was also having tummy problems from stress and irregular meals. I wanted to exercise more regularly but I kept telling myself that I was too busy to do that. On top of that, my grandma, who had raised me and loved me as a mother would since I was a baby, was weakening and unwell and docs had put her on palliative care, so I was also already beginning to grieve. It was actually becos of her that I realised that I was burnt out and I needed to stop this unhealthy lifestyle, I needed to stop justifying and maybe even glamourising this hustle culture in my life and prioritise her much more. However, taking this break also required me to mourn the loss of what I had thought my career could become; it took so much effort for me to finally decide to stop becos in my head, I had equated this career break with career failure. But I finally saw that this was exactly why I MUST stop, it was a mindset that had to change. Now that I’m almost halfway thru the 1-year, I don’t regret it at all becos I am regaining my physical and mental health. Also, my beloved grandma passed away in end-June, so I was able to spend those last weeks of quality time with her only becos I decided to take the break. I’m lucky that I have enough savings to allow me to do this, and even tho I am eating into those savings, I know that I can definitely earn back the money again. But time that passes is lost forever and never to be regained. As I’m already middle-aged, I cannot assume that my health will always bounce back after it has suffered setbacks. Sending you love and wishing you a healing and blessed journey ahead, Hanna, may you find inner happiness and peace ❤
Thank you so much for your vulnerability and for sharing your journey. I plan to share this video and your book recommendations. I hope you have a lovely day and weekend. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather.
What a great video Hanna. Bravo 🥂❤️❤️❤️❤️. Excited for the positive changes I see in you!
Thank you Elma. Appreciate your support.
I faced a similar challenge this year. After some major changes, my husband and I’m have noticed a huge difference in me and I feel like myself again. I hope that your journey allows you the peace you deserve. ❤ your dads words are very true.
Oh that’s amazing!! That’s very encouraging to hear and I’m so happy for you.
Much support, affection and solidarity to you.... ❤❤
Thank you so much ❤
Hi, Hanna! I am finally catching up on your videos and I’m so sorry for how tough it has been for you. 😔 Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey with us! I definitely appreciate it so much because I also feel like I am in a similar place with feeling burnout (minus the chasing of constant busyness) and feeling like I have a space to reset/refuel. I am so glad you are prioritizing your health, important people, and things in your life. 🖤
Thank you Lynda. I was being quite stubborn and really needed this wake up call to finally be ready to make some important changes. I do hope that you’re able to find some rest and peace as well. Health, both mental and physical, is so so valuable.
I've been here and now work with people in the same place everyday. Time, space, and support are needed for recovery. Society and culture are going to tell you that self sacrifice and working yourself to the bone are the only ways forward. So it will feel like going against the grain -- because you are. Our bodies have so much wisdom if we listen to it. So glad you are honoring it. One last note, you can't rush or type a your way out of burnout. Trust me I've tried. Big love ❤
Absolutely, this is when I need to go against the grain, as you say and also finally respect what my body is telling me. This type A isn’t so keen on being Type A anymore. 😂
Thank you so much for sharing what’s on your heart! I have been going through some high stress the past year. It really made me think about how much I have been pushing my body through the hustle instead of listening and slowing down to heal. I am so proud of you for being open with this community❤ Please know your words are helping so many women going through similar struggles. If you ever need to take a break from videos to focus and take care of your body it’s okay! Also if you want to share more videos like this I would love to hear about your steps on the journey of recovering❤
I will gladly share more as I go through this journey called life. 😊 I’m so glad you found the video to be helpful. My hope is that you’ll also find a way to reduce your stress and slow down. ❤
I’m glad you have shared your struggles and life with us so openly. It helps a lot of us immensely. I too, went through the same process as you, a few years ago but making baby steps progressing forward and letting go of things that no longer serve me but is harming me. Thoughts and support to you as you navigate through the process but I know that you’ll come out better and stronger because that’s who you are! 🤍
Hannah, Thank you for sharing your personal experiences! Sadly, I feel that our culture has systematically conditioned us that if we're not stressed about "work" that we're not working enough. This type of mentally is creating an unhealty workforce. I, too, have been feeling for some time fatigued and burnout! I've lost the spark about work and don't find it motivating, It has nothing to do with my team because they're great! It has to do with the ever increasing "push" of higher leadership always raising the work hours and productivity Sorry for my rant! Sending you prayerrs!
You’re right. It has somehow become admirable and praiseworthy for someone to be so busy that they don’t have to enjoy life. It’s absolutely backwards. But I think once we stop leaning into the noise of this world and reflect on what gives us inner meaning and peace, we’ll be headed in the right direction. Work will always be just that - work. Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that’s what makes us who we are.
Thank you for this video. It is making me reflect on the actions I take and the poor decisions I make. I had a car accident many years ago, and since then I have developed fibromyalgia which makes me feel like I have been hit by a truck everyday, among other health issues. Have found comfort in food and spending money on things I don’t need. Your kind words “What would my life be like if I made some changes?” Those words have made me wonder! I realize that changes are a must to maybe feel better than I do. Thank you again ❤❤❤
Aw I’d love to know what changes you decide to make! We can all live a better version of our lives so let’s do it! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing. I feel that I’ve learnt so much. I’m glad you are on the road to recovery 🎈
Dear Hannah,
Thank you for this video. I live with chronic pain, and your videos bring me so much joy. I found you a few months ago 💕. You have encouraged me to make changes in my life to 🙏. Sending positive thoughts your way, & you will get through this difficult time 🙏Much love 🩷
I'm going through the same season. I love to help people that I care about, but it's draining me lately. I'm starting to learn the art of saying NO and respecting my mental health. It's okay to be selfish and love ourselves before putting other people. I always tell myself that I can't give what I don't have, so it is good to have a reset once in a while and take care of ourselves. It's okay to be selfish if it will cost you your peace and well-being. I wish you all the best, Hanna. You are not alone ♥
Good health is definitely a high luxury! Take care Hanna and thanks for the great video.
Glad to hear that you are on recovering journey. Take good care of yourself!
Thank you for sharing your experience, I know it is not easy to be this open. But the way you describe this, hit so close to my heart - so many good points that made me really think. I wish you all the best on your journey, I will need to take your advice and start with the books you mentioned.
Hope you feel well Hanna. Have been a long time follower of yours. If you need to take a break, we will always be waiting. I think all of us experience burnout and needing a break from everything, because we need to prioritized our well-being.
Being an immigrant nurse, i take care of patients and do extra shifts. And i tend to neglect myself. So i totally relate in all of this.
Thank you and please be sure to take care of yourself too!!
This video has come at just the time in my life when I am feeling the same way... body pain, fatigue, loss of interest in my hobbies, etc. Burnout is something that I thought I would be immune to, but maybe not?
I don’t think anyone is immune to burnout. Please listen to your body and take care of yourself!
I’ve been feeling this way! Thank you for articulating so beautifully how I’ve been feeling and living.
Thank you for your honesty and your openness about what you are going through! I have been feeling the same way for some time now, I too need to make some changes in my life. Let this journey begin! 🙏
Aw absolutely, the journey continues and perhaps we choose a new path for ourselves! It’s a new day! 😊
I want to share this video to my bff sooo bad. She put our communication or friendship on hold after I spoke to her about needing to actually DO something about her super stressful job. I confessed that our weekly talk of listening to her complain about 95% work stress was affecting me. We have been friends over a decade. She has worked at her job for 6 years. She won’t quit bc of how she’s getting paid. But I’ve reminded her many times and she knows it that her job is very abusive. She had gone to the doctors many times for aches and pains. They cannot find anything wrong with her. I’m afraid she’ll drop dead bc she’s continuously pushing on.
I am your friend. Hope we both find peace.
@@maryjomichele thank you 😊
wow! This video couldn’t come in better time, I have been dealing my own health issues for the last 2 years. I have IBS it was stress related gut issues, I never heard of it before but it was very common, and there is no real medication to help, my doctor also suggested antidepressants, I said no! I want to heal naturally. I did little changes here and there, it got better, but im still figuring it out how to control it! You are 100% right, the stress is the killer to our body, I wish the society could pay more attention to it! Thanks for speaking it out, so I don’t feel im doing it alone. Let’s recover together ❤
Best wishes Hannah, thank you for being so vulnerable❤.
Thank you for sharing, Hanna. I’ve been having similar challenges; with my own health as well as dealing with the health of my dad who I love very dearly. You’re absolutely right, I’ve been seeking for the very similar things. Slowing down.. but no matter how hard I’ve tried I don’t think I’ve truly succeeded. I’ve been so stressed out that it really has affected my health. Lately I’ve gone back to meditation. I’ve tried this awhile back but it didn’t really helped. About a month ago, I decided to give it another go. This time I tried sound bath. I was very sceptical initially but honestly after each session, my body felt more relaxed. I feel happier and I slept better. I’m not sure whether it’s my mind set that has changed or it truly has helped or it’s a bit of both. I’m trying to practice self love… and do and focus more on myself before others. Take care, Hanna. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so sorry to hear about your health and your dad’s health issues. You mention meditation and sound baths. That’s great you’re taking better care of yourself. I’m realizing that we need to care for ourselves on a regular basis just like we wouldn’t expect our bodies to hold up if we only ate food once in a while. Our mental health depends on care too. Thanks for that reminder and I hope you grow stronger and healthier on your own journey.
I have been listening to my body more... the hell with pushing myself to break down... what good does that do... big hugs. 🫂
Thank you for sharing with all of us. It helps to know that we are not alone feeling stress or overwhelmed. ❤
Thank you for sharing this, I’m happy that you’re listening to your body and becoming more self aware. I’m a procrastinator and am addicted to the stress and the adrenaline I get when there’s a time crunch. I’m trying to find healthier ways to live life but it’s so hard to break habits. Hang in there friend, we got this!
This is a meaningful video. Thinking of you Hannah~^^
Hannah, take good care of yourself! I really hope you will feel better soon. But do take your time.
A few years ago, I felt really burn out from work. I had insomnia at night and felt terrible at work in daytime. I knew where the stress came from, ie my job then. So I quit and took a long break and spend more time with my then 2yo. During the period, I re-balanced my life. Found some inside peace from reading, working out and quality family time. Then, I found the inner motivation to work hard again. I treated those moves as a major life reset.
Just take your life slow and regain health. It’s normal to feel terrible when we are physically unwell. So, please please please do take care of your body first. Try not to think so much about whatever balance, screw productivity, etc.
When you have time, you may want to read a book called “the good enough job”. There are many true stories about people burned out from being productive / successful. It talks about our identity apart from being a productive worker in the society. It may be helpful to you.
Cheer up and take care ❤❤
Life re-set. Absolutely, this is what I need. Thank you for your encouragement! And you’re right - I need to take care of my health first before anything else. ❤ P.S. I read that book and loved it.
❤❤❤I am experiencing similar things now as a busy mother of 2 with a full time job. Thanks for sharing your journey. We can do this together!
Hanna (what a lovely name) thank you for saying, “we are not the bosses of our bodies.” You are on the right track and I pray you (your mind, body and soul will become healthy again.❤
Wow this might have been the exact video I needed to hear in my own life right now. Thank you so much for sharing…. Wow.
Thank you for sharing and please keep on sharing finding your way. Mental health is so important, we should all talk about it more and normalize taking care of ourselves mentally. Saying „no“ was so hard at the beginning and now i feel so much happier and powerful for standing up for myself 😅
Thank you so much for sharing about the stress awareness! I can definitely feel the stress within myself and I couldn’t stop working! It takes courage to pause your life, take a break… now I want to channel within myself and to understand what is good for me! Thank you! I will definitely checkout those books! ❤
Absolutely love this video. Thanks for sharing your story with us Hannah! I hope you are able to get through this soon. Take care of yourself! You are such a role model ❤
Thank you for your kind words and for taking an interest in this time in my life. ❤
The greatest luxury in life in time …so sorry to hear you’re going through a hard time Hanna, I have seen a lot of great advice from another site ,Be More with Less -its about Minimalism in life & saying No to busy-ness ❤
Sending you love and strength. You are so beautiful inside and out and your vulnerability will help you heal and help others on this journey.
Thank you so much. ❤
Thank you for sharing yourself with us Hannah. You are authentic and have a heart of pure gold. I will hold you in prayer for comfort, encouragement, and strength. Stay the course, love, Lorna
Thank you so much Lorna.
Thank you for sharing… we are all feeling this.
I hope you find the right balance that gets you to better physical and mental health.
Thank you for sharing this!!! 💞
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to let me know. 💗
Oh I watched the interview aswell of the Netflix CEO! I also feel burnt out and I have met other people who were clinically diagnosed as burnt out and it really messed up their hormones and they essentially retired from working to begin to journey to recovery. Wishing you all the best for re-arranging things in keeping things that serve you and eliminating things that harm you 😊
Also I have learnt you can be addicted to stress, you get addicted to the emotional rollercoaster
Oh wasn’t she amazing! I really enjoyed her interview. Anyway, thank you so much for your encouragement. ❤
What an amazing video. Stress does so much to us without us realizing it. Even down to our neurochemistry. I really respect what you are doing and what you are sharing. Thank you. ❤
Hands down the best video you have ever done
I am sending you lots of hugs from Finland!! I can totally relate. Right now I am writing from "retreat". I have been all alone here the entire week to write a research application. I am writing them all the time to continue my research career. Yoga is not for me at all! Maybe try pilates or taiji or something else! Here we have also peat sauna which helps, low frequency laser therapy also helps. I also recommend infrared sauna. I know because I have had neck etc. pain all my life because of my neck operation, etc. Gabor Mate (sorry do not know how his name is written...) His book is a great one to read! My husband is reading these kinds of books all the time and just praises him! Great to hear that you are on your way to recovery and cannot take all that any more!! XOXO
Oh wow, I hope you’re enjoying your retreat! Alas, yoga is not for me but I’m obsessed with Pilates! I’ll have to try infrared sauna! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this. I also am in a space of high mental, emotional and physical stress. It hurts to lay down to sleep at night, I have migraines and I physically buzz from the stress and anxiety that I’ve been feeling for months. Something needs to change. Thank you for making me feel less alone. ❤
Something needs to change. You know exactly what needs to change. Respect your life and make the change. You can do it!! Sending you strength and support. ❤
Thank you for sharing. I received a special message.
It’s very difficult to self diagnose, especially when we are not feeling our best ( that’s what I did for years.) Consulting several ( or as many as needed) mental health experts could be less risky then doing it on your own, even if armed with excellent self- help books. They can’t replace the education and experience of experts. Wishing you total healing. 🌈
Hanna,
Just remember everyone goes thru these feelings.. But it is very hard to apply all the theories to real life when you feel down. Easy to say slow down but not easy to do for sure. I learned to do deep breathing and ask myself is it worth this much of stress -if not then let go…
You don’t have to please everyone and do everything for people.
Your kids become more independent too if you do less for them-which I realized little late.
You are going through 공황장애…. As long as you have a solid family /friends to support you, you eventually come out of it.
Also, just accept this as a learning experience… tell yourself that this will pass. After this realization (burnt out and go go go mentally), you will be able to handle your life better. Yes it is hard when you are going through it but you will be that much stronger afterwards and ready to deal with what the life throws at you. Please take care of yourself and know that you are not alone.
You are also handling it a lot better than most of people.
Thanks for sharing.
There is good stress that pushes us to do things that we need to do like our responsibilities. There is also bad stress that sounds like what you’re describing. I needed to hear this because I’m starting to feel burnt out with 2 jobs! Might be the time to let one go now
Might be time…
Thanks for sharing! Hugs! Please take care yourself.
Good for you what a wonderful video, lots of love xxxxx it’s very difficult to show vulnerability
Yes, girl! Two words: Lean OUT!
Feeling the same way! It’s good to say NO!
Yes! It’s time to say BUH-BYE!
Hi Hanna~ I can relate in many ways. After being a public school teacher for over 20 years in CA, I had to make a change in my life due to all the stress and burn-out. I finally had to leave my beloved profession for a plethora of reasons. Ultimately, I too had to spend time researching the best way to deal with what my body was telling me. I found that it definitely wasn’t going to be the prescriptions that were going to help me personally. For me, it was taking a huge LEAP into my faith. Yes, taking time to slow down, yoga, exercise, eating better, spending more quality time with family, etc. helped. But, it truly was finding myself within my faith in God, and learning more about Him and my religion that was my true salvation, in every sense of the word. I’m not trying to push any particular religion upon you. I do hope that through your journey of recovery you will find peace and the courage to take the “leap.” If I may, I also recommend listening to Jordan B. Peterson, if you haven’t already. Please know that you are in my prayers. I have loved your channel for years and I truly wish you and your family the best. Sincerely, ~Christina
Thank you so much Christina. Your story really resonates with me. My body could certainly use better care and rest but beyond that, I’m learning that I need to lay down my burdens and trust in God. I’ve been praying more these days and listening to beautiful gospel music which has been healing my heart. When I think of God’s love, I’m reminded that my self worth and value is not in anything this material world can offer. So yes, spiritual healing is also part of my journey and I so appreciate your encouragement. I’m a huge fan of Jordan Peterson as well! ❤️
I think it’s New York, I don’t know how people manage to live with that much chaos and loudness. Take care and I hope you feel better soon.
I’ve been in stress and depression from my life so much, every time I tried to make my self more happy, I buy luxury handbags, but unfortunately it won’t last long time to make me happy. My deeper heart feel really empty. Last year, I started grow some plants indoor, it gives me so much calm and my emotions become more stable and seeing it grow, my heart feel very full ❤. I found nature really have power to heal, I feel that we are still “ an animals”, human world makes everybody tired. This year I sold all of my Hermes bags.
Aw yes!! I’m a plant lover too! Nature has such healing power. And Hermes bags don’t do anything. 😂
@@hellocatwalkcity they do but only for short times ❤️
❤❤❤My mom always tells me ‘You have to take care of yourself before anyone else. Otherwise, you cannot be productive. Love yourself!’ And she’s right. But as a mother of 3, I feel like I have to think of everyone else first before me. 🤷🏼♀️ But I wish you only the best! I know exactly what you’re feeling. 💕
My mom gives me the same advice. Let’s listen to our moms.
@@hellocatwalkcity 😁👍🏻Let’s!
Trust the process of recovery. It will take time but the journey is wort it. It is something like rebirth, new beginning and self confesion.
Sending you loads of love dear Hanna❤🫶🏼🧘🏻♀️
Yoga really shows us the lesson of "human being" versus "human doing". We all need to chillax and let our adrenals heal. Self-care time is definitely not uselessness. And what people call selfish these days is really just displaying self-respect. You are absolutely on the right path. 💖
It’s hard cause we must work to live, but we also can’t live to only work. 🌷 Doing your own research, and getting more opinions was a great move! Little by little, you’ll recover 💝
Sending you love and positive vibes ❤
This is very timely. Currently going through the same thing.
Please take care of yourself. Check your priorities. I’m doing the same.
Thank you, I need this.
Thank you for being so open! I love when you said, “Luxury is what $ can’t buy.” So true! Wish you all the best on this journey!
I can agree with you that the need for people to think we are superwoman is very corrosive. All kinds of self-harm is done to perpetuate the myth. Go glad you are able to recognise the need for change and are putting the work in. I was once challenged by my doctor to say what changes I intended to make. He knew that I was just saying the words and it was good to be held accountable. I too did loads of reading on the subject, but knowing things intellectually is pointless. You have to walk the walk. Wishing you all the best and prayers for all the subscribers who are challenged right now xxx
So so true. And I need to start walking the walk. Thank you for the push! ❤
Thank you for sharing Hannah, always listen to what your body is telling you, sometimes we ignore , your so wise and much love with your recovery ❤
Your health is your wealth, such an inspiring video❤
It is interesting that we and children have lost the ability to be bored. Boredom or even doing the mundane is when we can become more creative and more self aware. I think sometimes we want to avoid becoming aware of what our body and mind want or needs to tell us
i'm literally selling my chanel that i never use and gonna boook 2 appointment for me and my husband to do mri full body screening for diseases, its the same price. crazy that i didn't blink twice to buy a chanel but thought a long time whether to do the screening or not.
I can recommend medical passage (PT) + acupuncture. i go there every week and it changed my life. i also have neck pain, but what actual helps is head massage, since that reduces the stress and relaxes the musle tension. or you can try hot stone
Time is a luxury.
That's interesting, I guess that's why I work better under a deadline. I am more of a meandering river than a hustlers, but I had to learn that.
Thank you for sharing. ((hugs))
Gabor is awesome! Mental health is important what about the body?
Eating right? Check with nutritionist? Learn about “culinary medicine” Vitamin deficiencies?
Getting enough sleep?
Schedule fun times!
Get well soon.