Happier than I have ever been! Self-care & boundaries are highly important! Let me share my story with you! For 11 years I worked a few “9-5” jobs that ended up being 60-75hrs a week. On top of that, I am taking college classes. Yes, I was in college alone for 12 years. Not only was I working or studying a lot, but I wasn’t home much nor was prioritizing myself a thing. Those 11 years I worked with high challenging populations such as: drug addiction, homelessness, survivors of abuse, suicidal youth & those with developmental disabilities. Compassion fatigue & burnout are real. But when you are also a people pleaser and Christianity tells you it’s all about giving to others; you fight thru those feelings. Leaving you stressed and with no sleep literally all the time. In fall of 2020 we got custody of Gavin and my work hours of never being home continued. In April 2021 I was stressed and at my breaking point. I planned a last-minute vacation to Texas to see a friend. That trip was just what I needed, and Brandi was the friend I needed at that point. I came home and was rejuvenated. Within 2 months I quit my full-time job and started my own LLC part time & found a prn job. Since I have found another part time job. I now work 30hrs total a week at most. It took ALOT & I mean ALOT ALOT of getting used to and allowing […]