Welcome, Beautiful Soul

I’m so glad you landed here.

I’m Sara—a Radical Self-Care Coach for soul-led women who are done with burnout, guilt, and living life on autopilot—and are ready to reclaim their energy, their voice, and their joy.

I know what it’s like to give everything to everyone else and still feel like something’s missing. I’ve lived the burnout. The people-pleasing. The quiet ache for more. And I’ve also lived the reclamation.

This blog is a space for women like you—women who are self-aware, done with the fluff, and ready to live what they already know.

You’ll find real talk, soulful insights, and practical tools to help you embody self-care as self-leadership—so you can create a life that actually feels like yours.

Whether you're here to reconnect with your truth, set boundaries without guilt, or finally choose yourself unapologetically—you’re in the right place.

Are You Saying "Yes" When You Really Want to Say "No"? (How to Listen to Your Body and Build Stronger Boundaries)
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Are You Saying "Yes" When You Really Want to Say "No"? (How to Listen to Your Body and Build Stronger Boundaries)

Are you saying yes when your body is begging you to say no? In this soulful post, we explore how the quiet wisdom of your body holds the key to creating strong, loving boundaries. You’ll learn how to recognize the subtle signs of overextending, break free from guilt-driven decisions, and embrace soul-led self-care that honors what you truly need.

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The Time of the Awakened Woman: My Story and Yours
Sara-Jane Lai Sara-Jane Lai

The Time of the Awakened Woman: My Story and Yours

I thought I was doing self-care right—journaling, meditating, green smoothies—but something still felt missing. That’s when A Radical Awakening by Dr Shefali cracked something open in me. This is the story of how I took self-care deeper, shed who I thought I had to be, and began leading myself from the inside out.

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What It Really Means to Embody Self-Care as Self-Leadership
Sara-Jane Lai Sara-Jane Lai

What It Really Means to Embody Self-Care as Self-Leadership

This post is for the woman who’s tired of ticking boxes, doing all the ‘right’ things, and still feeling like she’s missing the point.
It’s for the one who’s starting to realize that self-care isn’t a to-do list—it’s a radical act of self-leadership.

We’ll explore what it really means to lead yourself—not perfectly, but powerfully.
Because when you stop waiting for permission and start honouring your needs, everything shifts.

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Why Self-Care Didn’t Work—Until I Made This Radical Shift
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Why Self-Care Didn’t Work—Until I Made This Radical Shift

You were told self-care would fix it. That the journaling, the movement, the mindfulness would bring you back to yourself.
And while it helped for a moment—it never quite touched the deeper ache.

In this post, I share the turning point in my own self-care journey—the moment I realised I didn’t need more routines, I needed a radical shift.
This is the story of what happened when I stopped trying to do self-care…and started learning how to lead myself instead.

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Unleash Your Best Life: How to Live in Alignment with Your Core Values
Sara-Jane Lai Sara-Jane Lai

Unleash Your Best Life: How to Live in Alignment with Your Core Values

Are you living in alignment with what truly matters to you?

When your life reflects your core values, everything feels lighter, more energizing, and more you.

In this post, we’ll explore why knowing your values is key to avoiding burnout and how you can start using them as your inner compass to create a teaching life that actually works for you.

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10 Best Morning Routines for Stressed Teachers: Start Your Day with Intention
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10 Best Morning Routines for Stressed Teachers: Start Your Day with Intention

A morning routine isn’t just about getting out the door on time; it’s about reclaiming those first precious moments of the day for yourself—so you can show up for others feeling grounded, energized, and ready to thrive. Here are the 10 Best Morning Routines for Stressed Teachers: Start Your Day with Intention!

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