21 min

05. How to Recognize and Shift from Self-Improvement Burnout with Lea Lester (Mental Health Chat on Self-Awareness, Rest, Discernment, and more‪)‬ Life Beyond Business

    • Entrepreneurship

At the start of every new year, and really all throughout the year, many entrepreneurs are dealing with the pressure to grow, do more, and constantly improve. While having goals is a good thing, therapist Lea Lester knows that pursuing your goals at the expense of your mental health is a recipe for burnout.

Lea (pronounced lee) is a licensed therapist, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Certified Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Facilitator, Ph.D. student, and entrepreneur.  She primarily works with young adults; helping them prioritize self love, self awareness, and self acceptance.

As a former public school educator, she became passionate about helping young adults navigate the increasing pressures and pain of coming of age in today's society. Her therapeutic interests include childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, and somatic awareness. A self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, her work places heavy emphasis on compassion, courage, and connection.

In this episode, Lea explains how to recognize if you're experiencing self-improvement burnout, and what questions will lead you to developing a more sustainable approach for yourself.



- Blog with Full Show Notes for This Episode: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/01/19/lea-lester/



Connect with Lea:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelwithlea/

- Website: https://lealester.com/



Connect with Maya:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayapalmerdesigns/

- Website: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/

At the start of every new year, and really all throughout the year, many entrepreneurs are dealing with the pressure to grow, do more, and constantly improve. While having goals is a good thing, therapist Lea Lester knows that pursuing your goals at the expense of your mental health is a recipe for burnout.

Lea (pronounced lee) is a licensed therapist, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Certified Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Facilitator, Ph.D. student, and entrepreneur.  She primarily works with young adults; helping them prioritize self love, self awareness, and self acceptance.

As a former public school educator, she became passionate about helping young adults navigate the increasing pressures and pain of coming of age in today's society. Her therapeutic interests include childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, and somatic awareness. A self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, her work places heavy emphasis on compassion, courage, and connection.

In this episode, Lea explains how to recognize if you're experiencing self-improvement burnout, and what questions will lead you to developing a more sustainable approach for yourself.



- Blog with Full Show Notes for This Episode: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/01/19/lea-lester/



Connect with Lea:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelwithlea/

- Website: https://lealester.com/



Connect with Maya:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayapalmerdesigns/

- Website: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/

21 min