What if I told you to be more productive meant JOY is a necessity ?
👇🏽✨Open up to read about my burn out journey and why I'm hosting a FREE workshop to help you (PS: grab your spot before it fills up)✨👇🏽
🌟 Hey there, my incredible fellow builders! 🌟
I'm beyond thrilled to have you here with me today joining. meon my journey and I hope this newsletter injects a big burst of JOY into your journey. I wanted to take a moment to share a personal story that I know many of you can relate to.
Once upon a time, I was completely consumed by the idea of being ultra-productive. I hustled relentlessly, chasing after that high-paying tech job, and guess what? I actually got it! It allowed me to live the life I desired as I enthusiastically checked off every single item on my bucket list, proudly marking "done" to 26 countries. Talk about an accomplishment! ✅
But here's the thing—I eventually realized that I had been neglecting a crucial aspect of my life: my own well-being. In my relentless pursuit of doing it all, I lost sight of taking care of myself. It was as if I was on a never-ending treadmill, constantly managing my time, putting work, clients, and others first, while unintentionally putting my own needs on the back burner. Let me tell you, that cycle left me feeling completely drained and desperate for change. 😩
Let me share some warning signs that my body was screaming at me, hoping you haven't experienced anything similar:
Back in college, I found myself diving deep into intense research in the lab, spending countless hours there. One day, I reached a breaking point—I started dropping glass beakers, struggling to catch my breath, and my heart raced as if I were having a heart attack. I was rushed to the hospital in panic, only to be sent back home. It took me years to realize that it was actually a panic attack brought on by sheer exhaustion. Can you believe it?
In my 20s, I had a job in NYC and commuted a grueling three hours a day. Sure, it funded my travels, but it also wreaked havoc on my well-being. I started breaking out in hives, dealing with a severe histamine intolerance yet I was living off a diet of pizza and happy hour, combined with intense stress. Let me tell you, it was a recipe for disaster. But I soldiered on for four more years until I finally mustered up the courage to quit, even without a backup plan. I was utterly exhausted, physically and mentally drained, but determined to reclaim my life.
And then, 2020 hit. The world shut down, and I found myself as the sole working member in my family due to my digital ops skills. I poured my heart and soul into work, clocking in those 12-hour days. And then the unthinkable happened—I contracted COVID. My world came crashing down around me. Already battling a neurological disorder (ADHD) that made executive functioning a challenge, not even my medication could alleviate the symptoms. Breathing became a struggle, and it took me nearly a year to recover fully.
I said F*CK IT , I almost died and saved up for 6 months in the beaches of Mexico. It had been a dream of mine to live abroad , write, enjoy life, and work less. In 2021 I completed the last of my freelance operations projects, I paused all my workshops, even making content, and I only took on coaching clients for 2022 and in January I took two suitcases and left.
That's when my journey to rediscover a new balance, one filled with flow, radical compassion, and genuine fulfillment, began. I delved deep into understanding why I felt this constant need to do it all. I faced the difficult moments head-on, confronted the traumas that I had tucked away neatly, but were now resurfacing. And through that exploration, I stumbled upon incredibly powerful tools and frameworks that resonated with me on a personal level.
These tools provided me with the structure I craved, offering the stability I needed while still allowing for flexibility and balance in different seasons of my life. I rediscovered the sheer importance of recharging, resting, and engaging in activities that brought me pure joy, all with less guilt. 🥰
I started aligning my choices with my values and purpose, and I intentionally surrounded myself with people who uplifted me and made me feel fantastic. 🤗
And now, dear builders, I'm bursting with excitement to share these invaluable tools I've acquired on this transformative journey with all of you.
That's why I invite you to join me in a FREE workshop where we will kickstart your very own path to building with joy. Together, we'll work with intention, discover what truly ignites our energy, and create lives that align with our authentic selves. This is the beginning of something extraordinary, and I can't wait to have you on board. 💪
let me be your coach for 90 minutes in this Live workshop 😊
To secure your spot for LIVE free workshop, simply click the link below.
Remember, my amazing builders, it's time to prioritize yourselves, find your joy, and wholeheartedly embrace the journey of building with intention. Let's craft lives that bring us genuine fulfillment and allow us to thrive.
Excited to get see our beautiful face next week
See you live!
PS: Can’t make it live you can purchase the replay access here and with it get the bonus workbook access here for $27
Hasta next week,
Joy Valerie Carrera
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