Have you ever looked at your calendar, your career, or even your life and thought, “How did I get here?”
That question came up during my conversation with Jen Du Plessis on The Beyond Impact Podcast, and it stopped me in my tracks. Because Jen’s story is one so many of us can relate to—the one where success comes at the expense of health, relationships, and happiness.
Jen built a wildly successful mortgage career. On the outside, everything looked perfect. But inside, she was burning out. Her days were chaotic, her health was declining, and she barely had time to breathe.
“I was living by default, not design,” Jen told me. “I was letting life happen to me instead of creating the life I actually wanted.”
Recognizing the Warning Signs
For Jen, the wake-up call came during a moment of quiet. She realized she was running so fast, she hadn’t stopped to ask if she even wanted the life she was building.
This wasn’t just about stress. It was about misalignment—working in a way that didn’t match who she was or what she valued most. And once she saw it, she knew something had to change.
Redesigning a Life Around Purpose
Jen didn’t just walk away from her high-powered career overnight. She started making intentional choices—saying no more often, protecting her mornings, realigning her schedule, and focusing on high-impact relationships instead of high-volume hustle.
She moved from chaos to clarity, one boundary and belief at a time.
“The key to productivity isn’t doing more,” Jen said. “It’s doing what’s aligned with who you are.”
That shift helped her launch multiple businesses, mentor thousands of entrepreneurs, and—most importantly—feel alive again.
You Get to Choose
This episode reminded me that we all have the power to pause, reflect, and redesign. You don’t have to wait for a health scare or a breaking point. You can start asking better questions now:
- Is the life I’m building actually the life I want?
- Where am I choosing busyness over intention?
- What boundaries do I need to protect my peace and purpose?
Jen’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s practical. Because she doesn’t just talk about mindset. She gives tools, frameworks, and lived experience that prove it’s possible to build a life you love—without burning out in the process.
Hear the Full Conversation with Jen Du Plessis
In this episode, we dive into burnout, boundaries, business, and what it really means to live by design. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel of achievement, this one’s for you.
You don’t need to earn the right to rest. You don’t need to prove your worth through exhaustion. You get to choose how your life feels—and that choice can start today.
