Burnout, redundancy, workplace culture, mid-life change, sobriety, mental health, personal growth… 🐨💚
Join the mailing list at Nostosnest.com to get a free life planning guide! I’m a woman in my mid-50s, navigating life’s transformations with the wisdom gained from decades of personal and professional challenges. After years of pushing myself to meet expectations and ignoring the signs of burnout
, I reached a point where I had no choice but to pause and take a hard look at my life. What I discovered was that burnout wasn’t just the result of working too hard – it was a deeper imbalance, rooted in unresolved trauma, perfectionism, and neglecting my emotional needs. Why Nostos Nest? The word nostos comes from ancient Greek and means a return home after a long journey – not just in the physical sense, but emotionally and spiritually. It’s about coming back to yourself, rediscovering who you are after life’s challenges, and finding healing along the way. Paired with nest, which symbolises comfort, warmth, and safety, Nostos Nest is a place of nurturing, reflection, and renewal. For me, this space represents the journey I’ve been on to let go of burnout, find balance, and embrace self-love. My hope is that it becomes a soft place for others to land, too, as they navigate their own paths back “home.”
What I Share Here
I created Nostos Nest to share my experiences, thoughts, and lessons learned, so that anyone facing similar struggles can find comfort, guidance, and hope. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find on the blog:
Recovering from Burnout - how I began to heal from the inside out
Embracing Midlife Changes - reflections on shifting identity, body, purpose, and priorities
Quitting Drinking - a key part of my recovery, and one of the most transformative things I’ve ever done
Finding Joy After Struggle - learning to let go of perfectionism and make space for real joy
Self-Love and Balance - setting boundaries, cultivating compassion, and creating a life that feels like yours
Workplace Culture and Mental Health - my perspective on how workplaces can better support real people, and how individuals can take care of themselves within work environments that aren’t always built for wellbeing
Why This Might Help You
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure what comes next. But I’ve also learned that if you slow down and listen to yourself - really listen - healing becomes possible. You don’t need to have it all together. You don’t need to be “perfect” to start again. Wherever you are on your journey, Nostos Nest is a place to breathe, reflect, and begin.
