Episode 49: The Cost of Always Being ‘On’ - How I Redefined Sustainable Success
Release Date: 03/11/2025
The Mindful Business
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info_outlineIn this episode, I share my thoughts on how we get caught in a cycle of always being on and how we can step out of the hamster wheel and redefine our version of success.
I'm talking about my journey from working in a high-pressure, toxic work environment in the UK to changing careers and building a sustainable wellbeing business and finally bringing the business with me to Mauritius.
If you haven’t caught up with the previous episodes of why we moved and the lessons I’ve learnt, you can check out the last 2 episodes. I promise I won’t talk about Mauritius forever but there is so much I want to share about this big bold move as it’s been a huge learning!
I'll be exploring:
- The impact of a toxic work culture on our mental wellbeing
- How you can take the first steps to step out of this stress cycle
- Redefining success on your terms
- How slowing down can lead to a more meaningful and sustainable version of success
- Practcial steps you can take if you recognise you're stuck in a hamster wheel and you want out!
If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of overwork, this episode is for you.
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