Let’s Talk About the Kind of Guilt That’s Self-Sabotaging

🧠 Hey you, yeahhhhh, you — can we talk about guilt?

That low-key hum that creeps in when you're not working.

That voice that whispers:
“You should be doing more.”
“You’re falling behind.”
“You can rest after this next thing.”

😣 It’s exhausting. And it’s sneaky self-sabotage.

I was recently chatting with a founder who said,

“I feel guilty taking breaks… like I’m losing time.”

Here’s the truth:
💡 Breaks aren't losses — they’re investments.

If you’re always “on,” your creativity, decision-making, and even your compassion slowly start to dull. That’s not weakness — it’s biology.

So how do we start shifting the story we tell ourselves?

👇 Try these success-promoting mindset swaps:

🧠 “I just lost twenty minutes going for a walk.”
➡️ “I just gave myself a brain reboot.”
➡️ “My creativity is flowing.”

💆‍♀️ “Self-care is selfish.”
➡️ “Taking care of myself helps me show up for others.”
➡️ “Self-care has a positive ripple effect.”

🕐 “Just one more hour, then I’ll stop…”
➡️ “I’ll be sharper and more present tomorrow if I rest now.”

🏋️‍♂️ “I should be doing work…”
➡️ “Making time for exercise keeps me strong.”
➡️ “Self-care is worth the time.”

✨ What if rest was part of your strategy?

✨ What if guilt gave way to grace?

You don’t have to earn rest. You need it to keep showing up the way you want to - for your team, your family, your goals.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. These are the kinds of mindset shifts I work on with clients every day. Whether it’s helping leaders build more sustainable habits or supporting teams through change, I believe success shouldn’t come at the cost of your wellbeing.

So tell me…

👉 How are you reframing your inner dialogue lately?

I’d love to hear your mantras.