Hey Post-Grad Girl,
Today we’re keeping it short and sweet. Truthfully, it’s been a lot lately, and the team and I have been feeling a little burnt out. And that’s exactly what I wanted to talk about — because burnout is no joke. If no one’s said this to you recently, let me be the first: it’s okay to take a break. It’s okay to pause for a few days, or even a few weeks, if that’s what your body needs to reset.❤️
No matter how much you try to push yourself, your body will always tell you what it needs — whether you listen or not. And at the end of the day, your mind, body, and heart have to come first. There’s no amount of success, recognition, or praise that will ever be worth sacrificing your well-being. You deserve the life you dream about, but you also deserve to feel grounded and at peace while building it.
So if today feels heavy, give yourself some grace. Show yourself love the way you so easily show it to others — because you can’t pour from an empty cup, and you shouldn’t have to. 🥺🫂
Before I go, I want to leave you with this reminder as we move into the holiday season: Some of us will be surrounded by family and love, while others might be going through loss, distance, or uncertainty. Some of us have roofs over our heads and full fridges, while others are worrying about their next paycheck or meal. Please, be kind — to your friends, to strangers, to yourself. And if you have a little extra — food, clothes, time, money — consider giving back. Small acts of kindness ripple farther than you think.
(We will be following this email up with a list of resources available for you to support if you wish)!
So if there’s anything I leave you with, it’s this:
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” — Eleanor Brown
Sending you all of the love in the world,
Isabella, founder of Post-Grad Girl 💋
How imma be feeling right after I volunteer at my local soup kitchen this holiday season. PUT ME ON THAT NICE LIST SANTAPAPI. 😌
Until next time,
Because life after college deserves a group chat. ⭐️