Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something?

I know how it feels to wonder,?“I’m not sure how long I can keep doing this.”?

For so many women in midlife, life’s busyness seems to reach a peak.

We’re often at the centre of it all - work, family, community - and somehow, we’re expected to keep showing up. But at what cost?

Even when we’re “doing all the right things,” stress has a way of slipping in under the radar.

Maybe you feel constantly tired but still have to show up for everything and everyone.

Or you’re feeling burnt out, yet the juggling act never ends.

You might notice, too, that even with healthy habits, your body is showing signs of strain - high blood pressure, sudden food allergies, eczema, or joint pain.

This is often what?Rushing Woman’s Syndrome*?looks like: it’s that relentless push to do everything and be everything, even when we’re running on empty.

Your body may respond with physical symptoms as a call to slow down, but most of us just press on, thinking it’s something we have to live with.

These symptoms often look a lot like perimenopause, so we put up with them, thinking it’s just something we have to go through.

But here’s what I learned: many of these signs were my body’s reaction to stress.

Once I addressed the stress, these symptoms started to calm down - and some disappeared altogether. I’m now feeling stronger and healthier than I did in my 20s.

If this resonates with you, listen to my IG Live where Silvia and I share our journeys with perimenopause.

Our lives were very different, but we came to the same conclusion, made some changes, and are now thriving at 48 and 50.

That’s why we’ve put together?Lost and Found, a 4 week reset program designed to

• Prioritise your well-being with unshakeable resilience, balancing the demands of work and life without compromise.

• Set powerful boundaries that protect your time and energy, enabling you to show up with full focus, both professionally and personally.
• Cultivate a sense of calm confidence, where balance and brilliance work in harmony, allowing you to thrive in both your career and personal life.
• Help you find relief, energy, and balance without adding extra to your plate.

Watch the IG Live for all the info and meet Silvia & myself - I bet you will hear things that relate to what you are going through.

Watch IG Live with Silvia and Sally

Weekend Challenge:?

This weekend, find a small pocket of downtime just for you, even if it’s only 10-15 minutes. Here are some easy ideas:

• Step outside for some fresh air?- have a look round your garden, go for a walk and look at all the changing Autumn colours - they are quiet stunning.
• Enjoy a mindful cup of tea or coffee?- where you can sit quietly, and just do some people watching - give your mind a rest.
• Unplug for a moment?by putting your phone away. ?No texting no scrolling. ?We all spend way too much time on our phones.

* ? The term ‘Rushing Woman’s Syndrome’ was coined by Dr. Libby Weaver, a researcher who has explored the impacts of chronic stress on women’s hormonal health.

Disclaimer: This is an educational perspective based on Dr. Weaver’s work and is not a formal medical diagnosis. For medical advice, please consult a healthcare professional.