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Writer's pictureLaura Hemmerling

Stop Running: Build a Life You Truly Love

Have you ever dreamed of escaping your life? Maybe you’ve fantasized about packing a bag, moving to a remote beach, or finding the perfect "next thing" to solve your struggles. I know this dream well—I’ve lived it.


The truth is, leaving life behind might feel liberating at first, but the burnout and exhaustion always catch up. Why? Because running is never the solution. Wherever you go, there you are. Your patterns, your pain, your beliefs—they travel with you.


I used to believe that the answer to my stress was just one big change away. I moved cities, changed careers, and pursued new goals. Each shift offered temporary relief, but it was never long before I found myself back in the same cycle of overwhelm and burnout. It wasn’t until I stopped running and started creating that things truly changed.


The Exhaustion of the Escape


Living in survival mode—always seeking the next answer—is draining. It’s like sprinting on a treadmill, expecting to arrive somewhere new. Escaping your life doesn’t resolve the deeper issues; it often amplifies them. The pursuit of the “perfect” life can become another form of burnout.


What Does It Mean to Truly Thrive?


Thriving isn’t about leaving your life behind; it’s about building a life that aligns with who you are at your core. It’s about creating systems, habits, and environments that support your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When you thrive, your life energizes you instead of draining you.


This kind of transformation doesn’t come from a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all solution. It requires intentional design, a willingness to confront the patterns that hold you back, and the courage to choose differently.


Creating a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From


Here’s the good news: you don’t need to uproot your entire world to experience freedom. You can create a life you love from right where you are.


  1. Get Clear on What Matters: Pause and reflect on your values, passions, and priorities. What does your ideal day look like? What makes you feel alive?

  2. Address Burnout at Its Roots: Learn to regulate your nervous system, slow down, and rebuild your energy. Start saying “no” to what drains you and “yes” to what nourishes you.

  3. Design with Intention: Instead of reacting to life, take control of your time, energy, and commitments. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about making small, sustainable changes that align with your goals.

  4. Seek Support: You don’t have to do this alone. Whether through counseling, coaching, or community, find the resources and people that will walk alongside you on this journey.


From Survival to Thriving


Building a life you don’t need to escape from is possible. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it requires commitment, but the rewards are profound: freedom, joy, and true alignment with your SELF.


If you’re tired of running and ready to design a life that feels like home, let’s start this journey together. Whether through 1:1 Counselling sessions, or Lifestyle Design Coaching, I’m here to help you take the first step.




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