In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan was dealing with disrupted sleep, anxiety, brain fog — all normal symptoms of menopause – but it was wreaking havoc on her work and her mental health. She said she tried exercise, a new diet, hormone supplements, therapy and occasional days of respite, but several nights of broken sleep would trigger stress — and made her feel like she was running on a hamster wheel. But as a self-employed remote work consultant, taking time is easier said than done.
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