Summer doesn’t need to be productive to matter. This post is for the high-functioning woman who's tired beneath the surface - and ready for something gentler.

Feeling stretched thin heading into summer? You’re not alone. Explore what’s underneath the overwhelm - and how therapy can help you feel more supported.

For those who always hold it all together - this reflection explores the quiet grief of being “the strong one,” the weight of early caregiving roles, and gentle ways to return to yourself. Includes a mindfulness practice, plus updates on in-person therapy and an upcoming MBSR group.

Have you ever felt frustrated that your healing isn’t happening fast enough? That no matter how much therapy, mindfulness, or reflection you do, there are still moments that feel heavy?

If so, you’re not alone.

Healing isn’t about rushing to the finish line. It’s about learning to meet yourself where you are - with patience, self-trust, and a willingness to grow.

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s an emotional, mental, and physical drain that can impact your well-being, relationships, and productivity. For many, burnout often stems from overextending yourself, people-pleasing, and neglecting personal needs in pursuit of goals and managing responsibilities.

Leadership in today’s dynamic workplace requires not only technical expertise but also emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience. Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can effectively enhance these qualities and is supported by extensive research.

Studies have shown that mindfulness can improve focus, reduce stress, and lead to better decision-making—which are critical for effective leadership.

People-pleasing can feel like an overwhelming compulsion to prioritize others’ needs, often at the expense of your own. Many of my clients resonate with this behaviour, but I prefer to frame it as self-abandonment, as it involves neglecting your needs to avoid the discomfort of disappointing others.

Understanding and healing from this pattern is crucial for anyone seeking to reclaim their well-being, improve relationships, and cultivate self-worth.

For those of us who have chronic illness, chronic pain or an autoimmune condition, life can simply be an exhausting and isolating experience.

From the day-to-day grind that you’re just trying to get through, to the expectations of others that are far beyond what you can handle, to your own feelings of guilt when you are not living up to your own expectations…..the list goes on and on.

How do you explain that you’re not too busy, that you want to spend time BUT you just don’t have the energy and or you’re so drained that you have to rest from just doing the normal day-to-day stuff?

Building awareness of what is going on inside of you is important for your well-being and is critical to help you better cope with the stressors of day-to-day life and more so if. you are dealing with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, trauma and more.