We’ve been told exhaustion means success. In this episode, Meg and Jill dismantle the toxic badge of burnout and explore why rest is not a luxury — it’s the foundation of sustainable high performance. They share personal stories from corporate life, healthcare, and home, plus practical ways to insert rest into busy days without guilt.Themes we explore:Why burnout is celebrated (and why it shouldn’t be)How micro-pauses (5 minutes) reset mind and body“I am her now” mantra — becoming your future self todayRest as a prerequisite for performance, not a reward afterBreaking hustle culture with intentional routinesNurses, self-advocacy, and sustainable caregivingShifting from grind to sustainability: work hard, play hard, rest wellQuotes worth remembering:“Burnout is not a badge of honor, so stop wearing it as such.”“Rest is the prerequisite of high performance, not the reward after performance.”“Be who you want to be in the future right now: I am her now.”“Diluted focus gets diluted results.”“If we only rest when the work is done, we’ll never rest — the work is never done.”“Take care of you first and the rest will come.”“Work hard, play hard, and rest well.”Takeaways:Rest and micro-pauses prevent burnout and actually improve productivity.Sustainable performance means weaving rest into your rhythm, not bolting it on after.Changing hustle culture starts with one brave choice at a time.Healthcare, corporate, and entrepreneurial worlds all share the same trap — and the same solution.We’d love to connect with you. Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us. If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually.Connect with Jillian:www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellisemail: [email protected] with Meg:Website: www.profoundwellness.netFacebook: facebook.com/megan.fikseInstagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

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