29/07/2026
Burnout is real.
When you’ve given 200% for five years, finally reaching a point where you can work on the business instead of in it, it’s often when burnout catches up with you.
For the majority of this year, my health hasn’t been the best. Alongside that, navigating health concerns within my family, running a home, raising two children, and leading two growing businesses has meant something had to change.
Thankfully, that “something” wasn’t the businesses.
I’m forever grateful for the incredible teams across both businesses who have stepped up, supported each other, and continued delivering the standards we’re known for whilst I’ve focused on rebuilding myself.
Stepping back has been one of my proudest achievements, but also one of my hardest. As business owners, we often convince ourselves that if we’re not doing everything, we’re letting people down. That stepping back somehow feels like abandonment.
But I’ve realised it isn’t. It’s trusting the people you’ve invested in, empowering them to grow, and allowing yourself the space to heal.
A true business shouldn’t rely on one person holding everything together. It should be able to stand strong because of the people, the systems and the culture behind it.
So today, I’m sat in the sunshine with a diamond art kit, taking an hour to recharge. A few years ago I’d have felt guilty for doing that. Today, I know that looking after myself isn’t stepping away from my businesses—it’s ensuring I can continue leading them for years to come. 💜
