Rachel’s Energy Journey
From Burnout and Indecision to Clarity and Creative Direction
Starting Point
When Rachel began the Your Energy – Your Way programme, she had been on sick leave for two months.
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At 53, she had built a successful, demanding corporate career.
She worked with supportive colleagues and a good company.
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But years of chronic stress — compounded by Covid and the loss of both her parents — had taken their toll.
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She described herself as burnt out:
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“Mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted.”
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Although she had tried counselling and taken extended leave, her energy didn’t recover.
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“I had a long list of things I wanted to do, but very little energy to do them.”
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She also felt stuck in indecision — unsure whether to return to work or leave her career entirely.
That uncertainty was draining in itself.
What Wasn’t Working
Rachel had experienced chronic fatigue nearly 20 years earlier.
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At that time, she had recovered by taking a year off, travelling and reconnecting with creativity.
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But this time felt different.
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She was older.
Responsibilities were greater.
And simply resting wasn’t restoring her energy.
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She found herself pushing until she broke.
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“I have a tendency to keep pushing myself to the limit.”
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The deeper question wasn’t just about fatigue.
It was about alignment.
What We Focused On
(Your Energy – Your Way
14 Week 1:1 Programme)
Together, we approached her recovery from an energy perspective.
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Inside the programme, Rachel:
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🌿 Explored nervous system overload
🌿 Identified repeating burnout patterns
🌿 Reflected on past fatigue experiences
🌿 Measured energy shifts week by week
🌿 Learned to recognise early warning signs
🌿 Clarified values and long-term direction
🌿 Built structured stepping stones
She discovered the concept of Highly Sensitive People (HSP), which resonated deeply.
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Understanding her sensitivity reframed her work history and energy patterns.
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“It gave me a completely different perspective.”
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Within two weeks, she made a decisive choice to leave her job — removing a significant source of ongoing stress.
What Changed
Rachel’s progress was gradual.
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Her energy increased by approximately 45% over the course of the programme.
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But more importantly, her relationship with energy changed.
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“Suzanne would get me to notice when my energy was dipping — and stop instead of pushing.”
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Rather than crashing unpredictably, she began adjusting earlier.
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She developed a toolkit she could continue using independently.
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She also gained clarity.
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Ten weeks into the programme, she applied for a new full-time job — then realised it was simply the comfort of familiarity.
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Her deeper truth was different.
“I have a clear idea now about what I want my future to look and feel like.”
Where She Is Now
Rachel is working toward making a living as an artist — something that had always been part of her identity.
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She is completing a 12-week painting course.
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She has created detailed financial plans to support her transition.
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Her energy feels more balanced and self-regulated.
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She no longer feels trapped in indecision.
“So much of the coaching was getting excited about how I want my life to be — and the stepping stones to get there.”
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She continues with periodic follow-up sessions for accountability and refinement.
Rachel’s Reflection
“Counselling helped in its own way, but approaching things from an energy perspective changed everything.
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I feel clearer.
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I have tools.
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I’m building the future I actually want.”
— Rachel
Could Your Energy Journey Look Different Too?
Every person arrives with their own story.
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Some are dealing with chronic fatigue.
Some with fibromyalgia or burnout.
Others with years of broken sleep or nervous system overload.​
What they share is a moment where they decide to explore their energy differently.
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If something in this story felt familiar, you’re very welcome to begin a conversation.
A gentle 15-minute conversation to explore what’s going on and whether this approach might be helpful for you.
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