Welcome to Disaster Diaries, a daily audio journal series from The High-Functioning Disaster.

In this first entry, Sacha gets honest about burnout, lost audio files, and the emotional fatigue that comes with trying to hold it all together — while also learning when to simply rest.

She shares how she's balancing job loss, financial strain, and creative frustration with intentional routines like The Miracle Morning, No Spend November, and a new Pilates + Yoga rotation. With humor, humility, and heart, this episode is a raw peek behind the curtain into what it means to rebuild your energy and faith — one day at a time.

If you’ve ever needed permission to rest, this one’s for you.

💡 Mentioned in this episode:

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
• Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
• FitOn App for Pilates & Yoga
• Sacha’s Scentsy favorites and Scentsy Club subscription perks

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🧭 Key Takeaways:

• Sometimes the best productivity tool is rest.
• Creative frustration doesn’t mean failure — it’s feedback.
• Balancing purpose with survival takes both structure and softness.
• A daily “Miracle Morning” ritual can ground even the toughest days.
• You can reset your finances, focus, and faith — even in the middle of the mess.

⚠️ Content Note:

This episode includes personal reflections on job loss, financial stress, and emotional burnout. If you’re navigating a tough season, please take care of your own energy while listening. This journal entry leans into honesty, self-compassion, and the small steps that help us reset.

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Keywords

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