Zest and Mojo Chronic Stress Recovery

11/23/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. 'The Sunday Scaries' can lead to a full mind-body shutdown. Discover the true causes of burnout and how to combat it in our latest blog post: https://wix.to/cOh7mXh

Four Organizational Dynamics That Stealthily Burn People OutMost people think burnout is about workload. It isn’t. Burnout happens when the we’ve been stuck in stress mode for too long — constantly bracing and pushing, with little to no sense of safety or stability. And it never starts with a ...

11/18/2025

Have you ever felt drained in a relationship but couldn't quite place why? Many find themselves giving much more than they receive, whether at work or in personal lives. Discover the dynamics between empaths and narcissists and how to navigate these imbalances in my latest blog: https://wix.to/2HPEMeO

Why do some people keep ending up in relationships — at work and in life — where they repeatedly find themselves giving too much and getting too little back?Most of us recognize the pattern long before we have the language for it: something that starts out warm, intense, and promising slowly shi...

09/03/2025

Utmattningssyndrom ses ofta som ett resultat av för mycket arbete och för lite återhämtning. Men är det hela bilden? Upptäck de djupare faktorerna i vårt senaste inlägg:

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Utmattningssyndrom förklaras ofta som resultatet av för mycket arbete och för lite återhämtning. Det stämmer till viss del – men det är långt ifrån hela bilden.Bakom fulla kalendrar och höga krav finns ofta ett nervsystem som under lång tid levt i överdrivet beredskapsläge. Många har...

09/03/2025

Burnout isn’t only about too much work and too little rest. Dive into the complex factors behind burnout and learn how to combat them. Read more: https://wix.to/qYSXw6Z

Burnout is often described as the result of too much work and too little rest. That’s partly true – but it’s far from the whole picture.Behind packed calendars and constant demands, there is often a nervous system that has been stuck in a state of high alert for years. For many, this began in ...

06/01/2025

Not all burnout stems from work. Often, it begins in childhood through subtle lessons about our self-identity. Discover how prejudice toward the self can contribute to burnout and how we can shift this narrative. Read more: https://wix.to/NfQtrp6

Not all burnout starts at work. Sometimes it begins in childhood, in subtle lessons about who we’re allowed to be.We often associate prejudice with external bias—racism, sexism, ableism. And rightly so. These forms of injustice are embedded in our systems and shape our lived experience in profou...

05/26/2025

Is burnout more than just long hours? 🤔 It's time to dive deep into the beliefs that break us. Learn how emotions of belonging can influence our well-being. Read more: https://wix.to/hjIa5bH

What if your burnout isn’t simply the result of long hours or relentless demands—but something more insidious?What if it’s the slow erosion of self that occurs when you spend years contorting to fit systems that were never built with you in mind?For many midlife professionals—especially thos...

12/06/2024

11/26/2024

Just came across this gem on the interwebs. Enjoy!

Yet another gentle jam with my dear friend . Creating music together with her feels so natural, like every note just clicks into place, and i...

11/23/2024

Imposter syndrome and burnout are increasingly prevalent in the tech industry, affecting mental health and hindering career progression. This article from Dice offers practical steps to make your 2025 happier, healthier, and more productive.

At Zest and Mojo, we understand the challenges of maintaining balance and resilience in demanding careers. We’re here to support you in overcoming these obstacles and reclaiming your energy.

Read the full article to explore strategies for building resilience and confidence in the fast-paced world of technology.

Imposter syndrome and burnout have become increasingly prevalent within tech, affecting mental health and hindering career progression. If you’re feeling like you’re on the verge of a meltdown, here are some steps you can take that will make your 2025 happier, healthier, and even more productive...

11/22/2024

✨ Ready to reclaim balance, resilience, and energy in your life? ✨

As a trauma-informed stress recovery coach, I’m here to help you overcome burnout and create a path to lasting wellness. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking more balance, I’d love to support your journey.

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11/22/2024

🌍 Burnout: A Global Crisis Still Ignored in the US 🌍

In 2019, the World Health Organization officially recognized burnout as an occupational phenomenon in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Yet here in the United States, nothing has changed. Workers struggling with chronic stress and exhaustion are still left to fend for themselves in a system that doesn’t acknowledge the toll of burnout.

Meanwhile, in Sweden, burnout (or “exhaustion disorder”) is recognized as a medical condition, offering workers the protections and support they need to recover and thrive. Why is the US so far behind?

💔 This is unacceptable—and I’m here to help.
The first wealth is health, and I’m on a mission to help midlife professionals overcome burnout, reclaim balance, and protect their well-being.

🗨️ Let’s start a conversation about this. Check out this WHO article to learn more about burnout and why it’s time to take it seriously:

Burn-out is included in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as an occupational phenomenon. It is not classified as a medical condition.It is described in the chapter: ‘Factors influencing health status or contact with health services’ – which includes r...