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As a working mum and solopreneur, I know how hard it is to take time for yourself without feeling guilty. In this post, I share simple, science-backed daily rituals from mini mindfulness moments to joyful hobbies that help you recharge your energy, reduce stress, and show up as your best self without the overwhelm.

Many ambitious women believe success requires constant sacrifice, long hours, skipping breaks, and endless “yeses.” But this mindset leads to burnout, not fulfilment. Real success means setting boundaries, prioritising your wellbeing, and achieving your goals without sacrificing your health or joy. If you’re ready to redefine success on your own terms and reclaim balance in your career and life, this post is for you.

Burnout isn’t just feeling tired, it silently drains your career, health, and family life. As a working mum and solopreneur, I share my personal experiences and research-backed insights to help you recognise burnout early and take practical steps to reclaim your energy, confidence, and joy.

Careers aren’t meant to be linear. Just like nature moves through seasons, our careers have rhythms of growth, rest, reflection, and renewal. As a homeschooling mum, I’ve learned that even when life feels slower or less focused on traditional career milestones, it’s still a season of growth. Here’s how to embrace the season you’re in and redefine what success looks like.

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired, it’s that deep, bone-level exhaustion that makes even the simplest tasks feel heavy. As a working mum who’s been there, I know the weight of trying to “do it all” while secretly running on empty. In this post, I share my personal journey with burnout, the red flags I ignored, and the small but powerful shifts that helped me reclaim my energy, clarity, and joy.

Feeling stretched too thin? Saying no doesn’t have to hurt relationships. Discover practical ways to set boundaries, protect your energy, and create space for what truly matters without guilt or overwhelm.

Feeling stretched too thin? Saying no doesn’t have to damage your relationships. Discover practical ways to set boundaries, protect your energy, and create space for the things that truly matter without guilt or overwhelm.

Redundancy can feel overwhelming, leaving you with uncertainty about your future and even doubts about your abilities. But it doesn’t have to end there. With the right support and strategy, redundancy can become the turning point that leads you to a more fulfilling and sustainable career.

Feeling pressure to “have it all” while looking a certain way? Here’s why your self-worth as a woman and working mum has nothing to do with your dress size or your LinkedIn title, and everything to do with how you feel.

In the first 30 days of burnout recovery, progress starts with permission to rest, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Discover why shifting from fear-based to development-based motivation is key to creating lasting change and how your personal vision becomes the compass for a sustainable, fulfilling life.

Burnout isn’t just feeling tired, it’s when no amount of rest seems to refill your tank. For high-achieving women, it often creeps in quietly, disguised as “just being busy” until your mind, body, and emotions are running on fumes. In this post, I share 7 subtle signs you might be closer to burnout than you realise, plus a simple step you can take today to start reclaiming your energy.

Self-care is often sold to mums as bubble baths, face masks, and a night off but the truth runs deeper. Real self-care means boundaries, support, and rest that doesn’t feel earned. In this blog, I bust the myth of self-care as indulgence and explore what it really looks like for working mums recovering from burnout. It’s time to redefine self-care as essential, not optional.

Grief after job loss or burnout is real and it’s often overlooked. As a burnout and resilience coach, I support women navigating career grief after toxic workplaces, layoffs, or breakdowns. Before rushing into “what’s next,” I help them process what’s happened, rebuild their confidence, and create aligned careers that feel safe, fulfilling, and sustainable. Because healing is the first step toward clarity.

Discover how one professional rebuilt her confidence and self-care routine after burnout.

Discover how mindfulness transformed my approach to career coaching and helped my clients find clarity and confidence without the burnout.

Think coaching is only for high-powered CEOs? Think again. In this honest and myth-busting post, Merly Hartnett shares why coaching isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. Designed for real women, especially burnt-out mums and overwhelmed professionals, this post explores how support can be accessible even on a budget and why you don’t need a big title or paycheck to start choosing yourself.

As a burnout and career coach, my personal struggles with body image completely reshaped the way I support women. Discover how body shame and burnout are connected and why your healing starts with compassion, not control.

Burnout shows up in your body too, not just your mind. Learn the physical signs of burnout and how to start healing with simple, evidence-based steps.

Wondering whether to see a Health Coach, Nutritionist, or Dietitian? Learn the key differences and how to choose the right support for your health goals.

More and more Australians, especially women, are questioning the careers they once worked so hard to build. And it’s no wonder. Midlife often brings with it identity shifts, motherhood, burnout, and a yearning for more purpose.