Are you burned out—or just out of alignment? In this empowering solo episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa Smith takes a deep dive into the root causes of burnout for high-achieving women. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about doing too much—it’s about abandoning yourself. Elyssa explores how ignoring your own desires in favor of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or obligation leads to chronic exhaustion and disconnection. She walks you through how to reconnect with your zone of genius, the importance of intrinsic motivation, and how small shifts can lead to big transformations in both your energy and your life. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why burnout often stems from self-abandonment, not just overworking How to identify the disconnect between action and alignment What your zone of genius is—and how to find it Why perfectionism and people-pleasing amplify emotional fatigue The importance of evaluating what drains vs. excites you Why saying no is essential for self-preservation How to reignite motivation through inspiration, not obligation The power of tiny, joyful actions to build long-term resilience 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Burnout and Self-Abandonment 02:58 – The Zone of Genius: Finding What Lights You Up 05:42 – Overcoming Procrastination and Perfectionism Get a free call with Elyssa:​​Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free! Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus 📌 Follow Elyssa for More:📸 Instagram📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge