My Kid Thought I was Fired (here’s why)

“Mom, were you fired?”

My first-grader asked as we drove to Walmart.

We had just left the Sonic movie.

His tiny voice broke the silence.

“Why do you think that?” I asked.

He said:

“You don’t go to work.”

“You have more time now.”

His first grade mind was worried.

I turned to him and smiled.

“No, sweetheart. I just work differently now. So I can spend time with you guys.”

But I’ll be honest with you—this wasn’t always my life.

A few years ago, I was hustling non-stop.

Rushing from one thing to another.

Work all day. Charting late into the night.

Hurried meals. Distracted at dinner.

Barely making it to games—or missing them altogether.

I was tired all the time.

And grumpy, too.

This is NOT the life I wanted.

But I thought, “This is just how life is. I have no choice.”

Sister, let me tell you—there IS a choice.

You don’t have to stay in the burnout cycle.

I finally prioritized me: my health, my joy, my family.

And you can too.

I decided to do something different.

I slowed down. 

I reimagined my life.

And I created a life that I didn’t need to escape from.

Now?

I’m there for the moments that matter.

Dance parties in the living room.

Spending holidays at home.
 

I’m prioritizing my health, my joy, my family.

And now, I teach other women to do the same.

If you’re feeling burnt out—barely holding it together—you don’t have to live like this.

2024 might’ve been a year of burnout for you.

You might think there’s no way out, but I promise you, there is.

My clients know it, too.

In 2024, what did you miss?

Time with your kids?

Space for your own dreams?

Guilt-free rest, always feeling like you should do more.

Whatever it is, you can reclaim it in 2025.

You deserve more than surviving.

Your family deserves more than the leftovers of you.

Sister, let’s create a different life—together.

If you’re ready to break free from burnout, I’m here to help. 

Let’s make 2025 the year you truly thrive.

Rooting for you,

Dr. Beckford

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