Rest well instead of rest exhausted
Johanna Lynn
I help busy professionals overcome painful relationship patterns so they can create deeper connections without spending years in therapy Founder of The Family Imprint Institute
I remember watching my mother collapse into bed each night, completely drained from giving every ounce of herself to everyone else.?
Her daily rhythm was a familiar dance: wake up early, prepare breakfast for everyone, rush to work, come home to cook dinner, clean the house, help with homework, and finally crawl into bed. This wasn't just tiredness, it was bone-deep exhaustion that seemed to echo through generations of women in our family.
What I didn't realize then, but understand now, is that I wasn't just watching a behavior – I was inheriting a pattern.?
Scientists call this epigenetics: the way our genes can be influenced by our experiences and environment, potentially passing down not just physical traits, but behavioral tendencies through generations.
Have you ever caught yourself saying "I'll never be like my mother" only to find yourself burning the candle at both ends, just like she did??
The pattern of endless doing isn't just a learned behavior – it's potentially written into our very cells, a legacy of generations of women who believed their worth was measured by how much they gave or their level of exhaustion.
Now for the Good News - We can rewrite this story. Just as our mothers passed down their pattern of putting others needs before our own, we can find a new way.
Science shows that epigenetic changes can be reversed through conscious choices and lifestyle changes.
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When we choose to rest well instead of rest exhausted, we're not just changing our own lives – we're influencing the well-being of our children and grandchildren.
Breaking the cycle starts with recognizing these inherited patterns
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Coaching and Organization Development Consultant @ Ripple Effect Consulting | MA in Organization Development
3 周Johanna Lynn I love how you described the pattern, especially with the phrase "bone-deep exhaustion." That perfectly captures what so many women are going through. It’s one of the reasons I created my #self-love 5-day #Challenge. Breaking free from deeply ingrained #patterns isn’t easy—we all need a little #support and #accountability along the way. I’m so passionate about helping others find that support and start their journey toward #self-love and renewal!
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3 周Juicy, juicy, juicy...Inheriting a pattern!!! I love how epigenetic can give us so much insight into self and support self-love. It has been a journey for me and the change I desired is happening in small doses and perfect timing. Thanks for the reminder!
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3 周Understanding inherited patterns is key to breaking free from them. It's important to recognize and address these cycles to create healthier relationships.
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3 周This resonates so much. The patterns we inherit—especially as women—go deeper than we often realize. Epigenetics makes it clear: we’re not just repeating behaviors, we’re passing them down. Such an important conversation—thank you for sharing this!?
I turn stressed out, overworked workplaces into havens of cultural connection and productivity through holistic wellness programming. | The Thriving Wellness Business Owner | M.S, C-IAYT
3 周Epigenetics is so fascinating Johanna Lynn ! I love following your content.