You know by now that I am anti-hustle and all about making God and your family the first priority in your life. There's a trap I see a lot of women fall in.... and it's overworking themselves because they are RUNNING from the big, hard, and scary things at home. Friend, if you are overworking I want to get to the root of why this episode. Rest is so important for you to be at your best. Hit the Highlights (04:18) Parkinson's Law (07:11) What it really means to be a hard worker, and why hard work shouldn't mean long work. (11:04) Are you running from something? (13:00) Overworking is a form of coping. (15:00) When everything feels out of control, you might be overworking. (16:59) There is no shame in realizing you need a change. Takeaways from the episode Hard work should equal smart work. You might be overworking because you are running from something. Overworking could come from trauma. Overworking is a form of control. God is not a God of shame. Listener Shoutout I love to shout out a business each week on the show. Your reviews are such a blessing to me so I want to repay by drawing some attention to someone who takes the time to leave one. Thank you, Breath of Life, for your kind words. I pray a blessing over you and your business! "I've listened to Jens podcast for several years now and she has the best guests from the business and Christian mindset worlds. No matter where you are on the spectrum on owning or managing a business, this podcast is worth your time. And don't miss the inner circle and better way program that she offers. They have so much great content. I consider Jen MY personal business coach. And you will after listening. Enjoy!" Subscribe and Review I am honored to show up each week on The Jennifer Allwood Show and bring you inspiring and actionable content. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps our download numbers and makes sure you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can GO HERE to subscribe and review!