​No Time for the Gym? Here’s How I’m Moving Anyway

One of the core pillars of the Career & Wellness Coaching Program is movement. And you might be wondering, what does movement have to do with burnout recovery?

We all know that our feelings can influence how we move. When you're sad or tired, you probably slow down. When you're anxious, you might either rush around or freeze altogether.

But here’s what’s often overlooked:

The connection between your brain and your body is a two-way street. That means your movement can actually influence how you feel, too.

Yep, your body can help shift your mind.

Why Movement Matters

Your brain may be the master controller of your body, but the way you move can significantly affect how you think and feel. Studies show that movement is often used as effective support for depression and anxiety, especially when things like psychotherapy or medication aren't quite enough.

When you’re mentally exhausted, it can feel impossible to “think your way” into feeling better.

That’s where movement can step in as a powerful backdoor to emotional and cognitive change.

A walk, a dance break, or simply stretching, all these small acts can reset your nervous system and lift your mood in ways that thinking alone often can’t.

Choose a Movement That Fits You

I’m going to be really honest with you. I’ve had a gym membership for most of 2025 … and I barely used it.

Not because I didn’t try. I did.

And I could beat myself up about not trying hard enough, but the truth is, it wasn’t about willpower. It was about my environment. My lifestyle just wasn’t set up to support those kinds of fitness goals, and I wasted a lot of time trying to force it to work.

So I asked myself, how can I make movement more accessible with everything else I’ve got going on?

This week, I finally quit the gym.

I know, gasp, but it’s honestly been the best feeling.

Instead, I bought myself a walking pad and a sit/stand desk as a birthday present. I turned my office, which was part office, part LEGO room (mum life!), into a functional office and home gym.

Now, I’m walking while I coach, sneaking in short dance workouts between clients, and genuinely loving it.

I’m moving more than I ever did with that unused gym pass.

Movement doesn’t have to mean intense workouts, long gym sessions, or waking up at 5 am for BootCamp (unless you want to). It just needs to be something you enjoy and can stick with consistently.

I want you to remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to movement. What matters most is finding something that feels good and works for your lifestyle.

It could be:

• A morning walk to clear your head

• A stretch between meetings

• Dancing to your favourite playlist in your lounge

• ​A stroll with a friend to connect and decompress

  
  

Small, regular movement creates mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical vitality and that’s exactly what we need when we’re recovering from burnout.

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally drained, I hear you. Life is full, and burnout is real.

And movement is one of the most accessible and powerful tools we have to reconnect with ourselves and restore balance.

So take the pressure off. Do what I did.

Start small.

Create an environment that supports you.

And most importantly, move in a way that feels good.

Join the free Burnout Recovery Mini Course for women who want to restore their energy and avoid burnout without sacrificing their ambition. Sign up here