Don’t Wait Until You’re Burned Out to Choose Joy

A conversation about scarcity mindset, timing, and making space for what really matters✨

Dear Friends,

We all know what it feels like to run on empty.
To have the best intentions to slow down, reconnect, do that thing for ourselves — and then… wait.

Not out of laziness. Not because we don’t care.
But because life gets full. Demands pile up. Timing feels tricky.
And that little voice says, “Maybe later.”

We put it off. The retreat. The adventure. The chance to feel fully alive.
We tell ourselves we’ll go when the calendar clears… when it makes more sense… when things settle down.

But here’s the truth: life doesn’t always slow down.
Which is why it’s up to us to create the pause. To say yes while the door is still open.
To reclaim joy, presence, and adventure before burnout forces us to.

Ever feel like there’s just not enough time, money, energy, or space for yourself?

That’s not just stress—it’s what scientists call scarcity mindset, and it has real, measurable effects on your brain and decision-making.

Researchers Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir, who pioneered this work, found that when we feel like we’re lacking—whether it’s time, money, or energy—our brains enter a kind of mental tunnel. We become hyper-focused on immediate survival: what’s urgent, what’s missing, what we can’t afford to mess up.

And in that tunnel?
We lose access to long-term thinking, creativity, and even our best judgment.
We say no to what might actually help us, because we’re too deep in the loop of “not enough.”

Here’s the kicker:
In their studies, this kind of scarcity reduced people’s cognitive performance by the equivalent of a full night’s lost sleep.

So if you’ve ever passed up something nourishing—a retreat, a rest day, a playful adventure—because you told yourself now’s not the time, you’re not broken or lazy.

You’re human. And your brain is doing exactly what it’s wired to do under pressure.

The antidote to scarcity isn’t grinding harder or waiting for the “perfect” moment.
It’s creating space for abundance—and that often starts by intentionally stepping outside the tunnel.

Things like:

• Play
• Novel movement
• Time in nature
• Shared experiences
• Restorative environments

…help reboot your perspective, re-expand your thinking, and reconnect you to what matters.

Experiences like Sierra Bliss aren’t about indulgence.
They’re about interrupting the loop—choosing to reset your nervous system, your mindset, and your relationship with your own well-being.

They’re about stepping away from the noise long enough to remember who you are underneath it.

Sierra Bliss is a 5-day immersive retreat in North Lake Tahoe designed to help you recharge, reconnect, and return home to yourself—more grounded, clear, and alive.

It’s for adults who’ve whispered:
“I need a break.”
“I miss having fun.”
“I wish I could find my spark again.”

• 6 Days / 5 Nights at a stunning lakeside lodge

• Daily yoga, aerial arts, movement & meditation

• Group hikes, paddle boarding, beach time & more

• Wholesome catered meals + epic lakefront sunsets

• Optional excursions like ziplining or boating

• A vibe that’s both freeing and fun

Because these experiences are meant to be intimate, personal, and unforgettable, spots are intentionally limited to keep it that way.

You’re here now, which means you get early access.
Before the public. Before the rush. Before the “maybe next year” moment.

🗓️ VIP Registration opens TODAY — don’t miss it.
👉 Reserve Your Spot
Use promo code: SBVIP for $400 off — for early access only.

Scarcity mindset is real, but it’s not permanent.
And you don’t have to wait until you’re depleted to do something nourishing for yourself.

Saying yes now, while the opportunity is still alive and calling, is an act of trust.
In yourself. In your timing. In the belief that you’re worth the good stuff… before it becomes an emergency.

The lake is waiting. The silks are swaying. The door is open.
Come play,

Coach Christine