I used to catch myself saying, “I’m tired” on a daily basis.

And my body agreed.

I felt low energy, and my mornings felt heavy. It was a kind of fog that didn’t lift no matter how much I slept, or how clean I ate, or how many supplements I lined up on the counter.

So I started paying attention to where my energy was actually going.

What I found shocked me. 

Sure, hormones can play a role. 

But there was something I was running low on that a pill, patch, or shot wasn’t going to fix.

And, that was… Well, that’s what today’s poolside confession is about.

Now I can’t unsee it when I talk to women. They are burned out because they need to burn this one thing. 

If you’ve been telling yourself you’re tired for a long time – and you have tried the sleep, the supplements, the protocols, the green juice, the early nights, the long weekends – and the tiredness is still there…pull up a chaise. Let’s talk.

There’s a chance you have been answering the wrong question.

Meet me at the pool,

I’m learning the difference between tired and depleted.

One needs rest. The other needs something else entirely. When I can tell them apart, I know exactly what to do.

Tatcha The Serum Stick

There are still times when a great night’s sleep eludes me, and I need a little boost from Tatcha’s The Serum Stick. Part treatment, part touch-up, I just smooth it under my eyes when I need to look well-rested while I’m feeling anything but.

The dreamy formula has Japanese lemon balm, squalane, and a signature blend of green tea, rice, and algae. Not only do I love how hydrating it is, but I also adore how easy it is to apply in the morning or throughout the day.

You’re Not Tired. You’re Tired of Performing [Poolside Confessions]

I spent years thinking I had an energy problem. I tried everything – better sleep, supplements, green juice, early bedtimes. Nothing worked.

Then I discovered something that changed how I think about exhaustion entirely. It wasn’t about my body at all.

This poolside confession is for women who have tried all the protocols and are still dragging. Sometimes the answer isn’t what you think.

// TheEDIT

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