Blog seven -The rise of wellbeing burnout: an invitation to remember the basic fundamentals.

We live in an age where wellbeing, preventative health, and self-care are more popular than ever. Don’t get me wrong—I LOVE this for us. Promoting wellness is not only my passion, but it’s at the core of what I do.

But I have been reflecting on the following quite a lot lately. In a world constantly promoting more, many of us, myself included at times, have felt a sense of wellbeing overwhelm at certain points. Between endless Instagram posts from influencers, ads cleverly designed to tap into your fears, and the promise that the latest trend or supplement is the key to health and happiness, it can feel like we’re chasing an ever-moving target. You may notice your bank account dwindling or find yourself cycling through products and routines, yet still feeling ungrounded and exhausted.

There’s always new research emerging about how we can support our bodies, and minds for longevity, which is exciting. It’s wonderful that so many of us are actively trying to take care of ourselves, but it can also get confusing. We start to feel like we should be trying every new thing. With so many voices telling us what’s best, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that wellbeing is really about learning what suits you. Often, it’s the simple things that make the biggest impact.

Reflect on What Truly Feeds Your Wellbeing

Take a moment to step back and ask yourself: What floats your boat? What is it that truly works for you? Are you saying "yes" to things that you actually mean "no" to? Do you actually want to sign up to that supplement subscription because they told you you should? Are you skipping that one glass of wine with dinner because you genuinely don’t want it, or because you feel like you shouldn’t have it? There’s a fine balance between prioritising your health and wellbeing, and making sure the world isn’t consuming your mind with all the health and wellness expectations.

We’re often told we need to try every new wellness hack or incorporate the latest trends, and yes majority of these are actually going to benefit you in some way. But real wellness isn’t about constantly striving for more—it’s about understanding what genuinely serves you and letting go of what doesn’t. Otherwise we just get to a point where everything feels like a chore eventually, going around in circles thinking we need to fit all these things into our weeks on top of the other important parts.

This is why I wrote my ebook, “Getting Back to Basics”. It’s a gentle reminder that health doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive and when we focus on the fundamentals of health, we can then dabble in extras that we feel good about. Sometimes, it’s about reconnecting with the basics first—things like restful sleep, movement that feels good, real food, and a little more mindfulness in your day-to-day life.

So, if you are resonating with this, step off the wellness treadmill and embrace a more grounded, personalised approach to health, ask people you trust questions, look into the research, listen to what your gut is telling you.

I also invite you to explore my ebook. It’s packed with tips and self enquiry to help you realign with what matters most and simplify your self-care, allowing you to create a sustainable, enjoyable path to wellbeing.

Laura x