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microdosing joy, crash patterns, and the process of integration

Picture this: You finally have the breakthrough—that lightning bolt moment where everything clicks. Why you've been struggling.Why you've been yearning for something different.And what needs to change for you to feel aligned again. It all makes perfect sense now. There's a buzz of excitement an...

by Hannah Keyes — Jul 27, 2025 burnout prevention change management frameworks + tools mental health perfectionism

jello nostalgia, 847 unread emails, and the recipe for burnout-free time off

You sit down at your desk with a freshly made coffee and stare at 847 unread emails, a back-to-back calendar, 150+ unread notifications in Slack, and feel a shiver up your spine at the thought of opening your project management system to see the notification number there too. This is the general ...

by Hannah Keyes — Jul 20, 2025 burnout prevention framworks + tools rest + recovery sustainable systems systems + processes

unexpected pauses, a cake crusade, and the myth of me-free businesses

I stepped away for longer—and more extensively—than intended when I had a health scare after the holiday (more on this at the end of today's email). What I discovered during those weeks didn't feel great: a major chunk of my business systems are actually me-systems, not yet real systems. And I'm ...

by Hannah Keyes — Jul 13, 2025 burnout prevention frameworks + tools rest + recovery sustainable systems system audits

permeable boundaries, leaky cups, and the dance to protect and replenish energy

Have you ever noticed that some days you feel like you could conquer the world, while other days just answering emails feels like climbing Everest? For years, I thought the secret was just finding the perfect recharge ritual. But through multiple burnout recoveries—that felt more like trial-and-e...

by Hannah Keyes — May 18, 2025 boundaries burnout prevention energy management rest + recovery sustainable systems

pink flags, quicksand, and catching burnout before it catches you

I was standing in my kitchen last week, staring blankly at an open fridge, completely unable to decide what to eat. Not because there weren't options, but because my brain had officially reached its decision-making limit for the day after completing the move. I was now in the in-between. As I sto...

by Hannah Keyes — May 11, 2025 burnout prevention mindset reflection research + science

lizard brain, firefighting, and the architect identity waiting for you

Last week, one of my favorite astrologers shared a sentiment in my rising sign horoscope that felt like the timeliest of reminders: 'Pace starts to matter more than performance.' For someone who spent years chasing optimization and pushing through burnout, rebuilt a life that no longer prioritize...

by Hannah Keyes — May 04, 2025 burnout prevention energy management frameworks + tools reactivity research + science

neural decoupling, mortal vessels, and the science of creative recovery

In a world where productivity is often a form of self-hatred (or self-punishment) and creativity is considered a waste, it's no wonder that many of us are looking for: 👉 Sustainable ways to exist👉 Aligned communities👉 Unique experiences off social media When the joy of creating gets buried under ...

by Hannah Keyes — Apr 27, 2025 burnout prevention creativity productivity research + science

procrasti-cleaning, costs of perfectionism, and the art of self-trust

First, thank you to everyone who voted 🖤 I'm really excited for the first issue of our updated format! We'll continue to cover all your favorite topics through our three lenses of sustainable energy, soulful intention, and scalable business. Let's dive in 👏 🌱 TIPS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE LIFE + ...

by Hannah Keyes — Mar 09, 2025 burnout prevention energy management perfectionism productivity

cat mart, street art, and the practice of building routines

When someone mentions burnout, what causes come to mind? 🤔💭🧐 Did your mind jump straight to work? The endless meetings.Mounting deadlines.Constant content creation. If so, you aren't alone. We spend about one-third of our life at work and have to plan our entire lives around it. But what if we w...

by Hannah Keyes — Feb 16, 2025 burnout prevention energy management frameworks + tools productivity routines

acorn growth, pattern flows, and the dance of energy management

My therapist likes to say "Clarity is cheap" because information and knowledge alone often aren't enough. It's what we do with the information that's important. I've found this is especially true when it comes to preventing (or recovering from) burnout. After spending over a decade collecting i...

by Hannah Keyes — Feb 10, 2025 burnout prevention energy management frameworks + tools productivity

uncrustable dreams, frozen screens, and building stress response strategies

Originally published November 3, 2024 Stress isn't something you should have to endure. But rather, it's information your body and mind give you about what is out of alignment or needs to shift in your life. Yet when we live in a world that glorifies hustle and expects constant productivity, ...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 burnout prevention frameworks + tools productivity reflection stress

lego talks, cozy socks, and the roadmap to burnout

Originally published October 20, 2024 I've redefined almost everything I believed about my life, success, and self-care over the last 3 years in burnout recovery. Even the things I thought would be true when I started full-time recovery, have slowly changed over these years. There has been so...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 burnout prevention change management mental health mindset research + science

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