Mom Burns Out: 5 Truths & 5 Micro Actions
Truth #1: Burnout isn’t “just being tired”
It’s emotional, physical, mental — a full system overload. It shows up as exhaustion, guilt, and feeling disconnected.
Micro Action: Pause mid-day (yes, even for 2 minutes). Close your eyes. Breathe. Tell your brain: “I’m still here.”
Confidence Code - High School Version
You’ve probably heard that “mean girls” are usually just insecure. Well, science actually backs that up. (Shocking, I know.) Studies show that confidence isn’t just about feeling good in your own skin—it also affects how you treat others. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that individuals with higher self-esteem are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors, like kindness and cooperation (Baumeister et al., 2003).
