Why Do I Keep Burning Out at Work? 8 Things I Could Never Tolerate About Employee Life
I used to think there was something wrong with me. I would find great jobs that felt aligned - the missions resonated, the people were wonderful and I could excel in my role.
And yet, every few years, I would hit a wall, burn out hard and have to leave.
Looking back, I finally understand why. In this blog, I'm sharing the eight parts of employee life that my highly sensitive nervous system simply could not tolerate long term, and why learning this changed the way I work forever.
Why I Stopped Building My Life Around a 40-Hour Workweek
I couldn't sustain a 40-hour workweek, no matter how good I was at my job. After four rounds of burnout, I finally stopped trying to force my nervous system to adapt and started building a life around my actual capacity instead. It looked nothing like the mainstream path, but it changed everything.
Why I Don't Say Yes to Every Virtual Assistant Client Inquiry (and Why You Shouldn’t Either)
Most new virtual assistants are told to say yes to every opportunity, but I believe that's one of the fastest paths to burnout.
My way of operating is opposed to what you’ll hear in mainstream advice around finding clients for your business.
In this post, I share my 3 filters I use to evaluate every client inquiry: nervous system compatibility, long-term relationship potential, and whether the work is something I genuinely want to be doing.
Building a sustainable business isn't about taking every client. It's about choosing the right ones. And that means slowing down. Something a lot of business owners don’t want to hear.
Learn how to identify your skills, choose services you actually enjoy, find your first client, set healthy boundaries, and create a business that supports your life, not the other way around.
How To Become A Virtual Assistant: Skills, Services, Rates, & Boundaries for Beginners
If you're thinking about becoming a Virtual Assistant but have no idea where to start, you are in the right place!
In this beginner-friendly guide, I share the practical steps that helped me build a successful VA business without formal training, a portfolio, or fancy branding.
Learn how to identify your skills, choose services you actually enjoy, find your first client, set healthy boundaries, and create a business that supports your life, not the other way around.