Honeymoon Burnout

A Series on the Power of Self-Reconnection: Part 2 of 5

Apr 05, 2023

Six years ago on my wedding day, I was full of energy and life, celebrating with friends and family. But that would be the last time I’d be doing that for a while…

A couple of days later, my husband and I were off on our honeymoon. I was exhausted, running on adrenaline, but super excited for our travels!

I loved to travel – see new places, meet new people, experience the history, culture and food…Ahhh…I couldn’t wait!

Just like with our wedding (see my previous post), I had planned an over-the-top two month backpacking trip across Western Europe and the Seychelles. It was going to be epic!

Epic it certainly was…

From Italy to the Seychelles - I know it's hard to feel "bad" for us...but let this be a warning to you not to "overpack" your emotional suitcase!

You know how it is when you’ve been working yourself to the bone and you finally go on vacation to relax?…And then you inevitably get sick?

Well, I had neglected myself and my health for so long (I’m talking years) that half-way through our honeymoon I had a total break down.

I was putting on a brave face with a smile, but I was totally burnt out.

I completely crashed physically and emotionally, and our honeymoon adventure came to an abrupt end.

I had reached a point where everything I had known in my life started to crumble. I felt I was losing control of my reality.

We were in gorgeous, incredible Italy, and I walked around numb to all of its beauty and wonder. I felt lost and I was 6900 kms from home.

What could I do?...

Queue the cliff-hanger music and stay tuned for my next post!

Be Bodacious. Be You.