When the Hustle Drains Your Soul: Reclaiming Your Energy Without Burning It All Down
- Dr Nadine Hamilton
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
If you've been pushing, striving, and giving your all but something inside still feels…off, you're not alone.
So many high-performers I work with tell me they’ve done all the right things. They’ve followed the strategy. Showed up. Said yes. Kept smiling. But underneath? They’re exhausted, uninspired, and quietly wondering if this is all life has to offer.
The truth is: hustle culture taught us to chase success by disconnecting from ourselves.
But your energy is sacred. It’s the most powerful tool you have - and when it's misaligned, everything feels harder than it should.
A Gentle Reset You Can Try Today
Here’s a quick energy reset practice I use with my ThriveEssence® clients to help them reclaim clarity and calm:
The 5-second boundary scan
Pause. Close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Breathe. One slow, deep inhale - then exhale out tension.
Ask yourself:“What’s draining me right now?” “Where am I saying yes when I really mean no?”
Visualise yourself gently pulling your energy back from those spaces, like unhooking a cord with love.
Place your hand over your heart. Remind yourself: “My energy is mine to protect.”
You don’t need to abandon your dreams to feel good again. You just need to re-align your inner world so it flows with your outer goals.
Ready to feel clear, energised, and in control again?
Book a free 15-minute Clarity Call and let’s explore what’s really going on beneath the surface, and what’s next for you, without the burnout.
Click below to book your call - and let’s begin unlocking the real you.
About Dr Nadine Hamilton
Dr Nadine Hamilton is a registered psychologist, internationally recognised author, and founder of ThriveEssence® - a revolutionary well-being method where psychology meets energy, alignment, and purpose.
With over 20 years’ experience and doctoral research that pioneered a paradigm shift in veterinary mental health, Dr Hamilton has been a leading voice in the movement to reduce burnout, suicide, and stigma in the profession. Her work has supported thousands of veterinary professionals and practices to improve well-being, resilience, and workplace culture. She is the author of Coping with Stress and Burnout as a Veterinarian (Australian Academic Press), which continues to be used globally across clinics, universities, and veterinary organisations.
As the founder of the national charity Love Your Pet Love Your Vet, Dr Hamilton has worked with organisations such as Royal Canin to raise awareness of the emotional challenges in the profession and advocate for lasting change.
Today, through ThriveEssence®, she supports high-performing professionals, practice leaders, and visionary women to reset their energy, reconnect to purpose, and thrive - from the inside out.
