We often think burnout is just part of the hustle, that exhaustion is the price we pay for ambition. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? 

Living beyond default means recognizing when you’re running on empty and choosing to recharge before you hit rock bottom.

So how do you recharge before it’s too late? Start by listening to the early warning signs: irritability, difficulty focusing, or feeling drained. These aren’t weaknesses; they’re signals. 

Schedule downtime. Protect your mornings. Say no more often. Build in buffer time between commitments. Move your body. Feed your mind with nourishing food and positive inputs. Take real breaks from screens and distractions.

When you disconnect from the noise, you reconnect with clarity, creativity, and calm. Your energy is your edge, protect it fiercely.

You don’t have to wait until you’re burned out to make a change. Start protecting and replenishing your energy today, because your best work, best ideas, and best relationships all depend on it.

Source: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hi-fi-wi-fi/

Every August, AWiB hits pause. No events. No programs. Just space. Space to reflect, evaluate, and realign with our purpose. It’s not a break; it’s a conscious pause to ask the hard questions, review what’s working (and what’s not), and map the road ahead with intention.

This tradition of stepping back allows AWiB to return in September with clarity, renewed energy, and impactful strategies that serve HER community better.

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