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Burnout, Exhaustion, and Overwhelm: What My Body Taught Me
Michelle Spalding, Herbalist and Holistic Coach Michelle Spalding, Herbalist and Holistic Coach

Burnout, Exhaustion, and Overwhelm: What My Body Taught Me

Who would have thought being a high achiever and driven person who wants to do so much to help others could have such an impact on my body?!? Surely not this girl...but here we are.

Over the years, running at full speed and frequently overdrive has physically taken a toll on me. Not overnight, but slowly and then to the point where it's smacked me hard. One of the benefits of working from home is only those who love you know the real struggle, and most days, you can drag yourself through the bare minimum without others knowing.

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Harnessing the Power of Vitalism to Combat Modern Life's Stress, Burnout, and Fatigue
Michelle Spalding, Herbalist and Holistic Coach Michelle Spalding, Herbalist and Holistic Coach

Harnessing the Power of Vitalism to Combat Modern Life's Stress, Burnout, and Fatigue

What is the Vitalist Tradition?

So, let's start with the basics. The vitalist tradition is all about the vital force—the life energy that flows through every living being. Imagine it as your inner spark. This approach sees our bodies as dynamic, self-healing systems that just need a little support to work their magic. Unlike the usual methods that often just deal with symptoms, vitalism dives deep to address the root causes and promotes overall well-being.

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