Self-Care Sunday Is A Lie: How To Actually Reset Your Business And Life | Women Who Build

Women Who Build: Business, Money, Leadership & Entrepreneurship · Sep 14, 2026 · 10m

In this episode of Women Who Build, host Lynette Hancock dismantles the myth of 'Self-Care Sunday,' arguing that curated rituals like face masks and aesthetic journaling often serve as performative wellness rather than genuine recovery. This guide is essential for ambitious women in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship who are experiencing burnout despite their best efforts to relax. The core message is clear: passive rest rarely works for high-achievers because it leaves the prefrontal cortex under-stimulated while anxiety loops continue. Instead, true restoration requires active…