2024 Mental Health Queendom Cultivation Self-Help Spiritual Tips Stress Release

Your Burnout is Affecting Your Spiritual Hygiene

This isn't a call out, it's a call-in.
You've been neglecting YOU...and we don't do that around here, right?
Wrong. We do it far too often. 
When burnout sets in, spiritual hygiene is often the first thing we neglect.
Spiritual Hygiene: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Let’s start by defining spiritual hygiene. Think of it like personal hygiene but for your soul. It’s the practice of maintaining your spiritual well-being, much like how you’d care for your physical health. Good spiritual hygiene helps you stay balanced, protected, and in tune with your higher self. It’s about keeping your spirit clean and clear so you can manifest the life you desire with strength and authenticity.
We’re so focused on grinding through tasks and meeting deadlines that we forget to nurture our inner selves. This neglect can lead to a deep sense of imbalance, affecting your mental, emotional, and physical health. And let’s face it: when you’re running on empty, it’s tough to attract and maintain the abundance you deserve.
I've been there...recently. We newly decided to close our store on Sundays, adding an extra day to our week where we focus solely on rest and rejuvenation. As an entrepreneur, I’m constantly juggling multiple roles—everything from managing operations and finances to engaging with customers and leading a team. Over time, the demands of this role began to take a toll on me. I started noticing signs of burnout: persistent fatigue, a sense of emotional exhaustion, etc. What really hit me was the realization that I was giving from a place of depletion. I wasn’t just tired; I was mentally and emotionally drained. And when you’re operating at that level, it’s tough to bring your best self to your business or to your personal life.
I understand the financial implications of this decision, especially in the retail world where every day counts. There’s a real concern about how this might impact our revenue, particularly given the already slow sales environment. 

But after careful consideration, I realized that this decision is about more than just immediate financial gain. It’s about our overall quality of life and the ability to serve our community authentically and energetically. 

This change is also about aligning our business practices with our values. By prioritizing rest and self-care, we’re reinforcing a culture that values well-being over relentless productivity. It’s a statement that we don’t have to sacrifice our health and happiness for success. Instead, we can build a thriving business by taking care of ourselves first. 

I truly believe that when we make decisions from a place of abundance rather than scarcity, we open ourselves up to more opportunities and positive outcomes. Trusting that we’ll have what we need, even if it means adjusting our approach, is a powerful shift in mindset.

Let’s get real for a moment. Are you feeling that gnawing sense of fatigue, frustration, or overwhelm? If you’re nodding along, you’re definitely not alone. Burnout has become an all-too-common experience, and it’s affecting more than just our productivity—it’s impacting our spiritual hygiene.

Rest is Spiritual Resistance

  • Chronic Fatigue: Feeling exhausted even after a full night’s sleep.
  • Emotional Exhaustion: Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or detached from your emotions.
  • Reduced Performance: Struggling to meet deadlines or feeling unproductive despite putting in extra hours.
  • Physical Symptoms: Frequent headaches, stomach issues, or other unexplained ailments.
  • Social Withdrawal: Avoiding social interactions or feeling disconnected from loved ones.

    As much as some of us may think "all of these negative things keep happening to me, I must be being sent evil eye, or ill-intention", sometimes we are just burnt out and our life is reflecting that. Let's take accountability for the role we can play in our own suffering.

    7 Tips for Managing Burnout, Stress, and Anxiety

    1. Prioritize Rest: Make rest a non-negotiable part of your routine. As Hersey suggests, rest is a form of spiritual resistance and it’s essential for maintaining your well-being.

    2. Set Boundaries: Learn to say no when you’re feeling stretched too thin. Your time and energy are precious—protect them.

    3. Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness or meditation into your daily routine. It helps ground you and brings clarity.

    4. Seek Support: Don’t be afraid to ask for help, whether it’s from friends, family, or a professional. You don’t have to navigate burnout alone.

    5. Nurture Yourself: Engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether it’s reading, walking in nature, or simply taking a bath, find what rejuvenates you.

    6. Evaluate Your Priorities: Reflect on what truly matters to you and align your actions with those values. It’s easier to stay balanced when you’re focused on what’s important.

    7. Embrace Abundance: Make decisions from a place of abundance rather than scarcity. Trust that you have everything you need, and that taking time for yourself will ultimately lead to greater fulfillment and success.

    Remember, you are abundant and too blessed to be stressed. Spiritual wellness is the foundation of our being, and it’s crucial to prioritize it, especially when burnout looms. By embracing rest and practicing good spiritual hygiene, you not only protect your well-being but also enhance your ability to manifest the life you’re meant to lead.

    Take a moment to reflect on your own life. Are you giving from a place of abundance or exhaustion? Make the choice to honor yourself, prioritize rest, and maintain your spiritual hygiene. Your spirit—and your life—will thank you.

    Stay blessed, stay rested, and keep shining!

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