Business Burnout: My Unexpected Lesson Behind It

More Isn’t Always Better—Here’s Why Knowing Your ‘Enough’ Changes Everything

If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing bigger goals just because you should—you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong for wanting a different pace. In fact, this episode might be exactly what you didn’t know you needed.

I'm sharing something that completely shifted the way I operate in my business: discovering my enough. After a tough season of burnout and disconnection, I had to ask myself: Why am I pushing so hard when I already have what I truly want? And if I do want to keep growing—what does intentional growth actually look like?

In this episode, I get personal about the year I felt like walking away from it all, the unexpected wisdom I got from Hobie, and the mindset shift that helped me reclaim my peace. I’ll also guide you through the exact exercise I use every year to define what “enough” looks like for me—financially and emotionally—so I can move into the new year with clarity and confidence.

And now, I want to pass that clarity on to you.

HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

1️⃣ You Don’t Have to Grow Just Because You Can.

I used to think success meant constant growth, but I’ve learned that alignment is way more powerful than endless expansion.

2️⃣ Defining Your ‘Enough’ Helps You Reclaim Your Time and Energy.

When you know what you're really working toward, you can stop saying yes to the things that drain you—and start making space for what lights you up.

3️⃣ This One Simple Exercise Will Shift How You Set Revenue Goals.

I walk you through a quick and honest formula to define what your sustainable business should earn—not someone else’s version of success.

THE DEFINE-YOUR-ENOUGH EXERCISE

 

Grab a journal, get cozy, and take some time to reflect on these three questions:

If you had one less work day per week, what would you do with that time?

(Think self-care, family, rest, hobbies—whatever lights you up outside of work.)

What’s one thing you would stop doing in your business today if there were zero consequences?

(Be honest—this will reveal what’s draining your energy or misaligned.)

If your revenue doubled overnight, what would actually change?

(Would your life look dramatically different? Would it feel better? Or just busier?)

✨ Now, Let’s Do the Simple Revenue Calculation:

Here’s how to find your minimum sustainable revenue—the number that funds your ideal life without burning you out.

Step 1: Start with your ideal monthly take-home pay

(What you need to live well—not just survive. Think mortgage, groceries, lifestyle expenses, savings, travel, etc.)

Step 2: Add in your monthly business expenses and payroll

(This includes tools, contractors, taxes, team, advertising, education—anything required to run your business well.)

Step 3: Add them together = Your Minimum Sustainable Revenue

That’s your enough—and it’s the number to build your business around.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Read the full article: Why Entrepreneurs Need To Talk About Their Mental Health (Forbes) - forbes.com 

Read the full report: Entrepreneur & Business Owner Mental Health Statistics (Founder Reports) - founderreports.com 

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