From Burnout to Balance: A New Way for Women in Healthcare

I don’t think you should have to choose between working in healthcare and having a healthy, thriving personal life… so I’ve been taking matters into my own hands.

For years, I thought exhaustion, anxiety, and missing out on life’s biggest moments were just part of the job.

I worked hard. I picked up extra shifts. I told myself I’d rest “later.”

But then my body gave me no choice.
The burnout hit me hard.
And my physical health had already deteriorated without me even noticing.

That’s when it hit me:
If I didn’t make a change, this job would break me.

What I Did Instead

I stopped waiting for the system to get better.
Instead, I:

• Set strong boundaries around work

• Took control of my finances so I didn’t rely on overtime

• Explored career options that aligned with my values and life

And guess what?
I wasn’t alone.
So many of the women I worked with were also silently struggling—burnt out, stuck, and un...

Finding Jobs That Align With Your Personal Values and Lifestyle

How can women in healthcare find jobs that align with their personal values and lifestyle?

So many women in healthcare think they have to fit their lives around a rigid job—but it doesn’t have to be that way.

It starts with getting crystal clear on what actually matters most to you.

Step 1: Know Your Core Values

When I coach women through career transitions, we always begin with their top three core values.
Yours might be:

• Health

• Peace

• A slower, simpler lifestyle

• Flexibility

• Time with your kids

• Community and connection

Knowing these values helps guide all life decisions—not just career ones.

Step 2: Make a Short List of Job Must-Haves

Once you're clear on your values, make a SHORT list (3–5 features MAX) of what you're really looking for in a role.

Here are examples from real clients:

• No nights, no weekends, no on-call

• A short commute or remote work

• Specific

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