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The Hidden Load No One Talks About: Decision Fatigue in Midlife Women
There is a particular kind of tired that does not get resolved with sleep. It shows up at the end of the day, when everything is technically “done”, but your capacity to think, choose, or engage has quietly disappeared. You stand in the kitchen knowing what would support your body, and still find yourself reaching for whatever is easiest. Not because you do not care, and not because you do not know better, but because something in you is simply… done.
Most women I work with recognise this feeling immediately. They describe it as exhaustion, but when we look a little closer, it is not just physical fatigue. It is cognitive. It is the accumulated weight of decisions made across the day, and across the years. We do not often name it, but it has a name. Decision fatigue.
The Gen-X Burnout Crisis: Understanding and Addressing the Impact
As we continue to explore the theme of “Your Voice. Your Choice.” during Women’s Health Week, I feel it’s crucial to delve deeper into the issue of burnout among Gen-X women.
Burnout rates for women in Australia and New Zealand have been a growing concern, especially in recent years. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and research institutions like Auckland University of Technology and Health Roundtable, 46% of women report experiencing and feeling burn out.
Women’s Health Week 2024 “Your Voice. Your Choice.”
It’s Women’s Health Week from 2 – 6 September, and this year’s theme is “Your Voice. Your Choice.”
To me, “Your Voice. Your Choice.” is about the importance of women feeling seen and heard by medical professionals. It’s a call to action for women to advocate for their health and well-being.
I’m shifting gears and I’m excited!
December is often considered a time of endings because its the month that closes off the year that's gone. I prefer to think of it as a time of new beginnings as its the month when many people and organisations are starting their planning for the year ahead.
With that in mind, I want to share some of the changes that are happening with Genesis Health & Lifestyle Solutions and what that means for you, my loyal clients and followers.
Are you heading for holiday burnout?
High achievers are always pushing themselves to be better, faster and more productive, however that drive for perfection could be taking you down the road to burnout town. With the holiday season ringing in our ears, its ‘stacks on’ for those of us that try to be all things to all people.
If this time of year leaves you feeling extreme stress, overwhelmed and physically or emotionally exhausted, here are a few things to keep you from losing your mind and your mojo in the lead up to the holidays. Here are 7 timely tips to keep you on track leading into the holiday season.
Do your habits support good energy?
I’ve always been a person that burns the candle at both ends. When I was in my 20’s I thought nothing of spending a full day at uni, going to my part time job in hospitality in the evening, then going out for a bit of dancing and socialising after work, only to do it all again the next day. Even when I wasn’t studying, I would often hold down a full-time office job during the day and work 4 – 5 shifts a week as a bar tender and waitress. I had boundless energy and there was not a hint of what would become a major turning point in my life.