Creating the Life of your Dreams and Preventing Burnout

Have you ever felt the need to make BIG changes in your life?

You might feel so excited and ready for change that you are ready to hit the ground running into your new life– and you want to do it right now. You may have tried this before only to get burned out some time after making big changes.

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As a highly sensitive person myself, I understand what it’s like to envision the life of your dreams. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed at how your life is now and want to run away from your current life, but it’s important to recognize that escaping and starting over is not a sustainable solution to creating the life of your dreams.

You are the center of your world. It is essential to make choices that align with your nervous system. Your sensitive nature has the ability to help you figure out what decisions are right for you at this time. Making drastic changes all at once can be overwhelming and even harmful to your well-being. That’s why it’s important to make small, conscious decisions over time that will eventually lead to a transformation into the life you have always dreamed of.

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Real change happens in the physical world, not just in the virtual world. It can be easy to sit back and look at social media and read content about the things that you want. Maybe you expect the virtual world to become reality as you sit behind a screen trying to make this your life. It is essential to make tangible, physical changes in your life that will enable you to meet your dreams and goals in a sustainable way.

Real life happens in the real world. You will feel better making tangible changes in your lifestyle routine, not by just imagining the life of your dreams behind a screen. Interacting with people face-to-face in real time will help you to make these changes. Also incorporating more self-care practices, setting boundaries, and making time for the things that bring you joy will ensure real change can be made towards your dreams.

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Yoga can be an effective tool in this process. By connecting with your breath, body, and mind, you can learn to listen to your nervous system and make decisions that are in alignment with your well-being. Yoga can also help you to manage stress and release tension, which is especially important for highly sensitive individuals who are prone to burnout.

It’s important to remember that transforming your life can’t happen overnight. It takes time, patience, and consistency. By focusing on small changes and taking a holistic approach, you can empower yourself to transform your life in a way that works for you.

Hi, I’m Rylie, a therapeutic yoga instructor from Salt Lake City. With 4 years of teaching experience and ongoing training with Optimal State, I’m passionate about helping others connect deeply to themselves through yoga and meditation. My mission is to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness through personalized yoga practices and encourage self-awareness and self-compassion. I believe in the mind-body connection and strive to help others realize this for themselves. Let’s connect and grow our community together!


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