Have you noticed that some people seem to bounce back from setbacks while others get completely derailed?

I've been chatting with clients lately who are finding things tougher than usual in business, relationships, or life in general. So if that's you right now, here's what I've learned about doing hard times well.

Your Mood Isn't the Enemy

We need to accept that moods naturally fluctuate for everyone. There's this belief that if we're feeling low, something must be wrong. But feeling rubbish sometimes is completely normal. In fact, fighting against a low mood usually just makes it stick around longer.

Look For Evidence: You've Done This Before

Remind yourself that you've navigated hard times before. I always share with my clients the importance of looking at evidence of past wins because our minds can become completely irrational and go straight to all the worst case scenarios.

Become Discouragement Proof

Discouragement used to really get to me but I learned it was just my thinking creating those feelings. Once you recognise that discouragement isn't real information, you can move past it much faster and find a solution - or at least feel better! Then when you're in a good headspace, you can handle whatever life throws at you.

Get Out and Break the Pattern

Finally, if you're going through a tough time, don't stick to your usual routine. Staying in the same environment with the same thoughts and feelings just makes it all fester.

In business and in life, you’re guaranteed to go through challenges. So don’t fall into the trap of trying to avoid challenges altogether or resist them when they inevitably come. Trust that you can and will navigate whatever obstacles come your way.

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

Ever been called a workaholic, or thought of yourself as one? The dictionary defines it as working "compulsively" for excessively long hours, but that word reveals something deeper—an irresistible urge that drives you to keep working. But the real question isn't whether you fit the definition; it's understanding where this compulsion comes from and why addressing it now could transform your future.

Today we're exploring the real story behind workaholism: it's not about staying busy, it's about chasing worth through achievements. Psychologist Alfred Adler suggested these patterns create a "fictional final goal"—the belief that if we achieve enough, we'll finally find peace. We’ll challenge those thoughts by uncovering our core beliefs about working hard, with essential questions that include how the idea of taking time off makes you feel and whether you believe working harder makes you more worthwhile.

We’ll also tackle how these beliefs are outdated narratives from childhood that need challenging. What happens when you loosen the reins? What fears come up? Can you embrace your value without constant output? If nothing changes, what does ten years down the road look like—still stuck in overdrive? I want you to know that your worth isn't tied to your workload, and this episode is your permission slip to free yourself from the cycle of endless proving and focus on what truly matters.

So, what core belief about working hard are you ready to challenge today?

LINKS

Self-Inquiry Questions for Busy Women PDF

Previous episode mentioned: #50 - The ‘shadow’ side that drives high-performing women

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

So, you’re going through perimenopause or menopause. The usual diet, exercise and routines aren’t working anymore. Suddenly you’re dealing with unwelcome weight gain (particularly that stubborn belly fat) and muscle loss, plus joint pain and puffiness. This cocktail of changes can make you feel like you're losing control of your body, and when those usual methods fall short, it's not uncommon to panic and wonder if you'll ever find something that works again.

But the good news is, there are things we can do to prevent and even reverse the symptoms we’re experiencing during this transitional stage of life.

Today, we're exploring what can really help with these body changes. We discuss why consuming too much online chatter about symptoms can actually make you expect the worst, how your body's metabolic control responds to sleep, stress levels, and food quality rather than willpower alone and why our forties mark such a delicate time for thyroid health. We also cover how adrenal fatigue symptoms often mimic perimenopause and why becoming hyper-focused on every little change only exacerbates the issues you're trying to solve.

Ultimately, I encourage you to be kind to yourself through this transition. Embrace it for what it is—a fleeting stage in your life—knowing you have the power to steer your wellbeing with informed actions and a compassionate mindset.

Please feel free to share your experiences or challenges in the comments. Let’s help and learn from each other as this journey unfolds!

LINKS

Previous episode mentioned: #46 - Are you programming yourself to be stressed, unhappy or sick?

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Buh-Bye Burnout