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Women don’t need more stress tips. They need a regulated nervous system.

  • Writer: Karen Wu
    Karen Wu
  • Jan 8
  • 1 min read

If you’re a high-achieving woman, you probably already know how to “manage stress.”


You’ve read the articles, tried the apps, maybe even done the yoga.


And yet… your body is still wired.



You fall asleep exhausted and wake up tired.


You hold everything together at work and at home, while your system quietly runs in fight-or-flight.


Burnout isn’t just a self-care issue – research shows it’s driven by chronic workload, unrealistic expectations, and systems that rely on women to “just cope” indefinitely. Workplace stress programs often fail because they give generic tips without addressing real pressures or teaching women how to work with their nervous system, not against it.​



On top of that, many women minimise their own stress, feel guilty asking for help, or think “I should be able to handle this,” which delays getting meaningful support. The result is a growing gap between what you know and what your body can actually sustain.​



The missing piece isn’t more information. It’s guided nervous system regulation that is:


Designed for your reality – career, caring roles, hormones, and emotional load.


Embodied – you feel calm, clear, and grounded, not just “told to relax.”


Practical – tools you can use in 2–10 minutes between meetings, not just on a retreat.​



This is what I do as a coach: I help female high-achievers translate “I know I need to slow down” into simple, repeatable breath and regulation practices that let you stay ambitious and protect your health.

 
 
 

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