“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
THE QUITTER’S CLUB blog
People pleasing, perfectionism, booze, skinny jeans, crappy cheese - everyone’s quitting something. Join me here in a quest for less of what’s holding you back from a life of sustainable, authentic joy.
4 Ways to Stop Carrying What You Don't Need (Backed by Science)
Why do we hold onto things we don't need? Turns out, your brain values what you own twice as much as identical items you don't—even rotting pumpkins. This isn't just about stuff. It's about the invisible weight of old beliefs, unprocessed grief, and expectations that aren't yours. Here's how to spot what you're carrying and practice setting it down.
Stop Believing These 5 Burnout Recovery Myths: The Realistic Guide for Exhausted Professionals
Think burnout makes you less productive? Think again. 44% of burned-out workers actually work HARDER. These 5 myths about recovery are keeping you stuck in cycles that make burnout worse. Here's what actually works.
The Complete Rest Plan: Healing Burnout Through Intentional Recovery
In my time recovering from my own burnout, and my time as a burnout recovery coach, I've witnessed a common pattern: high-achieving people push themselves to the breaking point before acknowledging they need rest.
By then, because they're often deep in burnout territory—exhausted, foggy, and struggling to function — their judgement on just how much and what kind of rest is… off, at best.
Is it Burnout, or Is It Depression?
Burnout and depression can look the same, and can occur - but they are fundamentally different. If you treat the wrong root, recovery isn't coming quickly.
How do you know what you're dealing with, and how do you move forward if you've got both? Read here to find out.
