When Something Has to Give: Burnout, Slowing Down & Taking My Own Advice

What happens when the things you love start to feel like one more thing on your list?In this solo episode of Becoming Sound, I’m talking about something I’ve been feeling lately: I have too much on my plate.Life is full right now. Both of my daughters are getting married within the next couple of months, Unfiltered continues to grow, I have my day job, other projects I want to explore and, of course, this podcast.And somewhere in all of that, I realized I need to take some of my own advice.Because burnout doesn’t always look like completely falling apart. Sometimes it looks like constantly running in go mode, having a million things in your head, struggling to truly rest or noticing that something you genuinely love has started to feel like another thing you have to get done.And here’s the big one:You can burn out doing things you love.You can be grateful for your life and still feel overwhelmed by it.You can love something and need some space from it.And changing the pace doesn’t mean you’ve failed.So in this episode, I’m sharing why I’m taking my foot off the gas for a little while and what that means for Becoming Sound over the next few months.I’m not quitting the podcast, and I’m not going anywhere.There are still some incredible interviews coming, along with solo episodes and conversations I want to share. You just might not hear from me every single week for a while.Maybe there are seasons when growth is about doing more.And maybe there are seasons when growth is having enough self awareness to say:Something has to give. Not forever. Just for now.If you’ve been stretched thin, running on autopilot or telling yourself you should be able to handle everything on your plate, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t have to completely burn yourself into the ground before you’ve earned the right to slow down.Thank you for continuing to listen, share and be part of Becoming Sound. 💛Listen to Becoming Sound wherever you get your podcasts.Connect with Us:🔗 Website:  https://kristazaft.com/🔗 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zaftkrista/🔗 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/krista.zaft/🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristazaft👉 Grab the free Self Love guide at kristazaft.com to start unlearning the patterns of over-functioning and begin building a life where you're supported, seen, and thriving.Please Note: The views, information and opinions expressed during the Becoming Sound podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. The content of this podcast is to educate, inform and for entertainment purposes only. This podcast series  and the content presented does not constitute for medical or other professional advice or services. If you are in crisis or in need of help, please contact your medical or professional provider.