Naming What You Need... Before You Burn Out

💭 Let’s Be Real for a Second…

How many times have you told yourself, “I’m fine,” when you were absolutely not fine?

As busy women, we wear “I’ve got it” like a badge of honor — until we hit that familiar wall called burnout (& boy am I familiar with that one!).

The truth is, most of us don’t slow down until we crash. But what if you could stop burnout before it starts — simply by naming what you need?

💡 Why Naming What You Need Matters

When you name your needs, you give them permission to exist. You’re not being “needy” — you’re being honest. It’s one of the most powerful forms of self-care because clarity creates calm.

Think of it like your GPS: you can’t reach your destination if you don’t first name where you’re headed.

I can admit that sometimes I can't put a name on my feelings. I can be a big bag of emotions & have my family looking at me sideways. That's when it's time for me to bust out the Rescue Ranger back & get back to being me quickly. Here are a few...

✨ Tips to Practice the Power of Naming What You Need

1. Check In Daily

Ask yourself: What do I need most right now — rest, support, silence, or space? Write it down in your journal. (Your Intentional Journal is perfect for this!) Those last couple of minutes before I turn in for the night allow me to be real with myself & pivot if necessary.

2. Listen to Your Body

That constant headache, short fuse, or brain fog? Those are physical post-its from your body saying, “Hey, something’s off.” You have to stay in-tune with what your "normal" & what your "off" days look & feel so you can handle the situation accordingly.

3. Use Simple Language

You don’t need to explain or justify your needs. Try:

• “I need a night with no plans.”

• “I need help finishing this project.”

• “I need time alone.”

That alone time for a Pisces like myself is the solution to all of the world's problems, honey. That's a guaranteed reset button for me.

4. Set Small Boundaries

Naming your need is step one. Protecting it is step two. Say “no” without guilt — it’s how you preserve your “yes” for what matters. Remember that "no" is a complete sentence, & again, you don't owe anyone an explanation.

5. Reflect, Don’t Judge

If you struggle to express your needs, reflect on why. Often it’s rooted in guilt or fear of being seen as too much. But sis, you are not too much. You’re just finally putting yourself on the list.

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💬 Ready to Practice Naming What You Need?

Journaling with your girls makes everything better

Join our next H.E.R.E. Unfiltered Live Journaling Session tomorrow at 7 PM EST!

We’ll dive into real, raw journaling prompts to help you reconnect with your needs — before burnout gets the best of you.

👉 CTA: Join us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 204 188 6778 & Password: MeTime