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124: Addicted to Being Busy: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Rest (and How to Stop)
Addicted to chaos and busyness? Maybe it’s cause your body learned that busyness felt safe. In this episode, we explore how to unlearn that pattern.
I share the science behind why high achievers struggle to rest including the dopamine loop of achievement, the cortisol trap, and the trauma of chaos.
You’ll learn why rest is important for your nervous system resetting.
I’ll share how to replace overwork with presence, peace, and purpose cause you don’t need to EARN rest. You already deserve it.
Resources Mentioned
Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
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