Today, I had a dentist appointment at 7am, then started recording videos for the site at about 8:30am, and we haven’t stopped all day.

My circadian rhythm is off, my mind is exhausted, but the work must go on.

The message here is, when it’s time to stop working, it is SERIOUSLY time to STOP working.

You are going to be way more productive if you get the rest your body is craving!

There is actually something called adrenal fatigue. It’s real and it happens in your body, There are chemical reactions going on in your body in need of replenishment.

I have clients that I reach out to, to confirm appointments and work sessions, that call me back saying they have the flu, or that they’ve been down with a cold. If you’re not resting after pushing yourself all day, your immune system is going to be compromised. If your body is too exhausted to focus during your day, how is it going to be able to fight off colds and viruses? IT CAN’T!

Things like colds, adrenal fatigue, irritability and even rapid weight loss – they’re all going to show up. You might even hurt yourself because when you’re exhausted, you can’t maintain your physiological balance. Seriously think about the correlation here.

The leading schools of Yoga project that sleep deprivation is going to be one of the next health epidemics. There are literally thousands of people around the world dropping dead from work exhaustion; too many hours without enough rest to maintain balance..

It doesn’t make you a superhero to work a 17 hour day and only get 4 hours of sleep. It will catch up with you. Sleep deprivation is cumulative, which means that it adds up and will eventually work against you.

I want to change this mentality and educate hard working entrepreneurs to this life-in-balance thing because it could not only save your business, but it may even save your life.

After you have watched this episode, tell me:

Have you ever experienced burnout? What caused it? Do you think that you have set yourself up for success with the way you balance work and family life? One of the key elements I find with my clients, and even my family — EVEN myself — is overcommitting and not resting enough, thinking, I GOT THIS. I don’t got this! I have to rest. You DESERVE to rest. I remind myself with sticky notes; telling myself to take the time to appreciate this beautiful experience and to rest after working long hours. I challenge you to do the same.

Do me a favor and let me know in a comment below. If you want to get some good virtual karma going then don’t forget to share the details in your answer! Why? Because each day a gorgeous woman who is interested in wellness comes here looking for advice and inspiration and your story could save her years of unnecessary struggle!

Your thoughtful comments really make my day and keep me motivated to keep sharing all my tips with you! I love it!

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You are well on your way,

XOXO

Rachael