Why Women Burn Out Faster Than Men - And How to Fix It
Why Women Burn Out Faster Than Men—And How to Fix It
Modern women are juggling demanding careers, intense workouts, social lives, and personal responsibilities. But despite doing "all the right things," many feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the edge of burnout. The truth? Women burn out faster than men due to key biological and hormonal differences.
Why Women Are More Prone to Burnout
1. Hormonal Fluctuations & Stress Response
Unlike men, whose hormones follow a 24-hour cycle, women’s hormones fluctuate over a 28-day cycle. So essentially modern day life is built around a man’s 24 hour clock NOT a woman’s 28 day energy cycle. When under chronic stress, the body prioritizes survival over reproductive health, leading to irregular cycles, fatigue, and mood swings.
2. The "Superwoman" Syndrome
Society often expects women to be high-achievers at work, at home, and in their personal lives. The pressure to "do it all" without adequate rest leads to nervous system dysregulation and exhaustion. We are expected and have been “doing it all” for so long it is just seen as the norm now. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
3. Nutrient Deficiencies & Overtraining
Many women eat too little protein and healthy fats, (because we have been conditioned over decades to eat less & to cut out whole food groups like fat or carbs) which are essential for hormone production and energy. Combine this with high-intensity workouts and inadequate recovery, and burnout is inevitable.
How to Fix It: Thriving Instead of Surviving
4 top tips to go from survival & burn out to thriving
Prioritize Protein: Aim for 30g of protein at breakfast to stabilize energy and hormones.
Cycle Syncing: Adjust workouts, food, and productivity according to your menstrual phases.
Nervous System Regulation: Incorporate breathwork, slow walks, and deep rest, not just a s**t load of cardio.
Strategic Rest: Ditch the guilt around taking breaks—rest fuels & is essential for productivity.
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