# @hrbriap on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DBt5hmeu2Iy
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63277451-hrbriap-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-29T17:54:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bria Porter McCray | Career & Leadership Creator (@hrbriap) — https://gondola.cc/hrbriap

## Caption

Let’s be real—work is important, but it shouldn’t run your whole life. I’ve been there… overloading my schedule, feeling guilty for even thinking about a break, and somehow believing rest = falling behind. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. 

If we’re not recharging, burnout sneaks in, and nobody has time for that!

It’s not just about work-life “balance” but about making space for yourself beyond the to-do list. Here’s what’s helped me prevent burnout (and stay sane):

Set Boundaries: Boundaries are a game-changer. Saying “no” is okay—your time is valuable.

Unplug Regularly: Put that phone down. Close the laptop. Whether it’s a walk, a book, enjoying a good meal, or just sitting in quiet, you need the break.

Chase Passions Outside of Work: Find what lights you up! Traveling, working out, a new hobby—whatever keeps you grounded outside the 9-5.

Self-Care is More Than Spa Days: Sure, we love a bubble bath moment 🛁, but real self-care is checking in. Are you rested? Hydrated? Good food? Take care of YOU first.

Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup! 💛 Give yourself some grace and space, and watch how much better you show up everywhere else. 

How do you recharge? Let me know below! ⬇️

#hrbriap #leadershipcoaching #leadershiproles #balancedblackgirl #worklifebalance

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leadershiproles, worklifebalance, hrbriap, leadershipcoaching, balancedblackgirl

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