<p>Perimenopause brain fog, mental overload and exhaustion takes it&#39;s toll and the instinct can me to <strong>push through</strong>. But what if the real solution is <strong>doing less, not more</strong>?</p><p>In this episode, I talk about:<br>✔️Why menopause makes <strong>mental fatigue and focus a struggle</strong></p><p>✔️ The guilt that comes with slowing down and how to stop it</p><p>✔️ How creating <strong>space</strong> helps your brain work better (and feel better)<br>✔️ Simple shifts to <strong>prioritise yourself without the overwhelm</strong></p><p>If you’re <strong>juggling work, family and the mental load of perimenopause</strong>, this is your reminder that <strong>rest isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.</strong></p><p>👉 <strong>Hit play and let’s talk about why less is more when it comes to your experience of perimenopause.</strong></p><p><strong>🔖 Keywords:</strong> menopause, brain fog, mental health, self-care, burnout, exhaustion, work-life balance, fatigue, emotional wellbeing</p><p>Leave a comment - have you experienced a change in your symptoms from slowing down?</p><p>Follow me here:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/essexmenopausecoach/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/essexmenopausecoach/</a></p><p><a href="https://essexmenopausecoach.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Find out more about working with me in-person or online</a></p><p>00:00 – Why menopause affects your mental energy<br>02:16 – The power of creating space in your day<br>04:56 – Simple ways to manage stress &amp; avoid burnout<br>09:56 – How to personalise your self-care routine</p><p>Thanks for listening - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essexmenopausecoach/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">drop me a message on IG</a> if you have any questions.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>