You can have a busy home, a packed schedule, a calendar full of calls — and still feel completely alone. You can have a good job, a great family, and all the boxes ticked — and still wake up every morning with a knot in your stomach.
You can be the one who’s always there for everyone… and secretly wonder if anyone sees you at all. This is the burnout we don’t talk about enough.
Not the kind that comes from physical exhaustion. But the kind that comes from constantly questioning yourself.
The burnout that builds when:
● You smile when you're aching.
● You stay quiet to keep the peace.
● You doubt your every decision, even when you're doing your best.
● You walk into a room and shrink a little, even though you have every right to be there.
It’s a silent kind of suffering. One that hides beneath job titles, polished photos, and “I’m fine” replies. And it’s happening to so many quietly, every day.
The Voice Behind It All: Your Inner Critic
You know her. The one that lives in your head rent-free.
She says things like:
● “You’re not good enough.”
● “You’re a fraud — and it’s only a matter of time before they find out.”
● “Everyone else is managing. What’s wrong with you?”
That voice is relentless. And she doesn’t care how kind, qualified, experienced, or lovely you are. What’s wild is… that voice thinks she’s helping. She learned to keep you small, so you’d stay safe, especially if you were taught to be good, agreeable, or never “too much.”
But now? She’s not protecting you — she’s draining you. She’s stealing your joy. Your clarity. Your confidence.
So many women are burnt out — not from doing too much, but from doubting themselves at every turn.
It’s the constant second-guessing. The fear of being “found out.” The endless comparison. This is Impostor Syndrome — and it’s everywhere. It doesn’t matter if you’re a CEO, a student, a stay-at-home parent, or a therapist. I’ve worked with women from every background, and they’ve all said the same thing:
“I feel like I’m winging it.”
“I’m terrified someone will realise I’m not as good as they think I am.”
“I’m not sure I belong here.”
This doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human — and probably carrying far more than you let on.
We’ve been sold the idea that confidence is about power poses and big speeches.
But for many women, it looks more like this:
● Showing up even when you’re shaking.
● Saying no without explaining yourself.
● Being kind to yourself when you mess up.
● Speaking even when your voice trembles.
And here's the truth: Confidence isn’t about being fearless.
It’s about being afraid — and moving anyway.
constantly questioning yourself.
The burnout that builds when:
● You smile when you're aching.
● You stay quiet to keep the peace.
● You doubt your every decision, even when you're doing your best.
● You walk into a room and shrink a little, even though you have every right to be there.
It’s a silent kind of suffering. One that hides beneath job titles, polished photos, and “I’m fine” replies. And it’s happening to so many quietly, every day.
The Voice Behind It All: Your Inner Critic
You know her. The one that lives in your head rent-free.
She says things like:
● “You’re not good enough.”
● “You’re a fraud — and it’s only a matter of time before they find out.”
● “Everyone else is managing. What’s wrong with you?”
That voice is relentless. And she doesn’t care how kind, qualified, experienced, or lovely you are. What’s wild is… that voice thinks she’s helping. She learned to keep you small, so you’d stay safe, especially if you were taught to be good, agreeable, or never “too much.”
But now? She’s not protecting you — she’s draining you. She’s stealing your joy. Your clarity. Your confidence.
So many women are burnt out — not from doing too much, but from doubting themselves at every turn.
It’s the constant second-guessing. The fear of being “found out.” The endless comparison. This is Impostor Syndrome — and it’s everywhere. It doesn’t matter if you’re a CEO, a student, a stay-at-home parent, or a therapist. I’ve worked with women from every background, and they’ve all said the same thing:
“I feel like I’m winging it.”
“I’m terrified someone will realise I’m not as good as they think I am.”
“I’m not sure I belong here.”
This doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human — and probably carrying far more than you let on.
We’ve been sold the idea that confidence is about power poses and big speeches.
But for many women, it looks more like this:
● Showing up even when you’re shaking.
● Saying no without explaining yourself.
● Being kind to yourself when you mess up.
● Speaking even when your voice trembles.
And here's the truth: Confidence isn’t about being fearless.
It’s about being afraid — and moving anyway.
So, how do you rebuild your confidence when you feel like it’s disappeared?
You start small. You start gently. You start with you. Confidence doesn’t come in a lightning bolt. It builds through tiny, brave acts done consistently.
Things like:
● Saying “No thanks” without guilt.
● Sending the message you’ve been putting off.
● Speaking your truth even when it’s awkward.
● Wearing the thing you secretly love.
Every small act teaches your brain: “I can do this. I’ve done hard things before.”
Name the Critic
That nasty voice in your head? She’s not you. Give her a name. Picture her with bad ‘90s hair and an outdated clipboard.
When she speaks, ask:
“Would I say this to my daughter? My best friend? My 12-year-old self?” No? Then she doesn’t get to run the show.
Real confidence begins when you allow yourself to be seen as you are, not as who you think you’re supposed to be.
Let your truth peek through.
Let yourself be messy and brave and real.
That’s where your magic lives.
The world doesn’t need more “perfect” women.
It needs real ones. Women who are courageous enough to be honest with themselves first.
Women who stop waiting to feel ready and start showing up anyway.
You don’t have to fix everything overnight. But you can take one small step back to yourself. Because no matter how far away you feel from her…She’s still there.
