Working harder is the trap that keeps women lawyers burned out. Discover why doubling down only deepens exhaustion, and what actually leads to real recovery. If you’re tired of feeling like it’s never enough no matter how much you do, this episode is your permission slip to break the cycle.Let’s get brutally honest about why the “just work harder” approach is a dead end for women in law. You’ll hear the real story of Sarah, a law firm owner who tried to outwork her burnout until her body and mind forced her to stop. We dig into the beliefs that keep you stuck, like tying your value to productivity, or thinking you have to be everything to everyone, both at work and at home. These beliefs aren’t just exhausting – they’re so deeply ingrained most of us don’t even realize we’re running on them, and they’re at the root of chronic stress, self-criticism, and that relentless sense of “never enough.”In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the “just work harder” strategy backfires for women lawyersThe hidden, gendered beliefs fueling burnout (and how to spot them)Sarah’s story: what happens when you try to outwork burnout, and what finally workedThe first mindset shifts that make real burnout recovery possiblePractical, doable steps to start reclaiming your energy and confidenceKey topics covered:How tying your worth to productivity keeps you stuckWhy being “everything to everyone” is a recipe for exhaustionThe cultural and gendered conditioning behind burnout in law How to start challenging the stories you’ve been told about your valueWhen and how to set boundaries and delegate (and why mindset comes first)If you’re ready to stop running yourself into the ground and reclaim your career, your health, and your joy, hit play. This is the episode that challenges everything you’ve been taught about what makes you worthy -- and gives you a new way forward.Want more support?Book a Confidential 20-minute Stress Reset Call to talk about your next step out of survival mode and into a happy and fulfilling life as a lawyer. www.heathermillscoaching.com/callDownload my free guide: 7 Reasons You’re Not Burned Out and Are Totally Fine, You SwearFollow me on Instagram and LinkedIn for regular tips and supportFull Show Notes, Episode Transcript, Plus More Resources for Women in Law:01 The Burnout Myth: Why Working Harder Won't Fix Ithttps://www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/01-burnout-myth-why-working-harder-doesnt-work

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