Let’s talk about something we say we want but rarely give ourselves: rest. Real, guilt-free, don’t-touch-my-calendar kind of rest. If you're a multi-hyphenate who’s been living on caffeine, creativity, and calendar invites you need this episode.

In Episode 11 of Confessions of a Multi-Hyphenate, we’re breaking down why rest is more than just sleep or a spa day. It’s a radical act of self-respect, especially in a world that constantly tells you to hustle harder.

5 Creative Strategies to Embrace Rest:

1. Define what rest actually looks like for YOU – Not what IG says it should be.
2. Schedule rest like you schedule work – Block it off and protect it.
3. Create a pre-rest ritual – Wind down with intention to shift your mindset.
4. Audit your current rest habits – Identify what’s actually restorative.
5. Practice active rest – Explore movement, art, nature, or other quiet joy-giving practices.

Quote of the Week: “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees... is by no means a waste of time.” — Sojourner Truth

Multi-Hyphenate Move of the Week: Pick ONE type of rest (physical, creative, social, emotional, etc.) and block 30–60 minutes for it this week. 📓 Bonus: Journal how you felt before and after. What changed?

You ever feel like you're doing all the things... and none of them are giving you life anymore? You might be in burnout and not even realize it.

In this episode of Confessions of a Multi-Hyphenate, we’re diving into what burnout actually looks like (hint: it’s not always just being tired), why it hits multi-hyphenates especially hard, and how you can start building a life that includes rest on purpose—not just when you crash.

5 Burnout-Busting Strategies:

1. Name It + Normalize It – Burnout isn’t weakness; it’s a signal.
2. Micro-Rest Moments – Small breaks throughout the day = big energy shifts.
3. “No Work” Zones – Create spaces where productivity isn’t allowed.
4. Reconnect with Joy – Do something just because it feels good (not for the ‘gram).
5. Ask for Help – Your worth isn’t measured by how much you carry alone.

Quote of the Week: “You can’t be hesitant about who you are.” — Viola Davis
(Because burnout makes us forget ourselves, and rest helps us remember.)

Multi-Hyphenate Move of the Week: Block off TWO hours this week for intentional, non-negotiable rest. Protect it like your next big deadline and don’t use it to get ahead. Use it to come back to yourself.

Let’s normalize checking in on your mind the same way you check in on your calendar. If your brain is running a mile a minute, your emotions feel all over the place, or you’ve been putting therapy on the “someday” list, this episode is for you.

In Episode 9 of Confessions of a Multi-Hyphenate, we’re unpacking what it looks like to care for your mental wellness; intentionally, creatively, and without shame. As multi-hyphenates, our minds are constantly juggling projects, people, and passion. And that means we need tools that support our inner world just as much as our outer hustle.

I’m sharing part of my own therapy journey, the lessons I’ve learned (and re-learned), and how mental wellness is not a one-and-done thing—it’s a lifelong rhythm.

5 Practical Strategies for Supporting Your Mental Wellness:

1. Check-In Like You Mean It – Pause daily to ask: How am I, really? Let honesty lead.
2. Use Movement as Medicine – Walks, stretching, or dance breaks help shift your energy.
3. Normalize Non-Emergency Therapy – You don’t have to be in crisis to go. Therapy is maintenance, not a last resort.
4. Schedule Rest Like You Schedule Work – Put it on your calendar and protect it.
5. Try Digital Detox Moments – Unplug to reconnect with your own thoughts and feelings.

Quote of the Week: “Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It’s the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.” — Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Multi-Hyphenate Move of the Week: Choose one mental wellness activity to schedule this week. This could be therapy, journaling, a solo walk, rest, or a quiet reset.

Challenge: Don’t cancel it. Don’t move it. Keep that appointment—with yourself.

Your mental health is not a side project—it’s the core of everything you’re building. Give it the same attention you give your next launch, your next gig, or your next idea. Because the real glow-up? Starts in your mind.