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Ma’am I’m running on fumes, not right now 😂 shout out to her for saying everything with an upbeat tone though
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Alana🖤

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A split image showing a woman's face before and after a 6-month health transformation, with the text "BECOME UN-RECOGNIZABLE -in 6 months".
A laptop, two drinks, and a water bottle on a wooden table, accompanied by the text "set health + personal goals for yourself".
A kitchen sink area with a window overlooking tropical foliage and seashells on the sill, with text about creating a morning routine.
do this to become unrecognizable in 6 months🦋
Focus on your health for the next 6 months and you’ll feel like a different person. Doing less is more, especially when it comes to your health because we are all running on fumes + surrounded by A LOT of toxins, which raises inflammation in the body. Doing less + calming your nervous syste
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Zoey Rofkahr

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It's time to focus on me!!
Reset, Regroup, Restart 🔄 Hey Lemon8 fam! 👋 Ever feel like you're just running on fumes? 😩 It's okay, we've all been there! Sometimes you gotta hit the reset button. Why it's important: Taking a moment to pause and reset can do wonders for your mental health and productivity.
Queen TOT

Queen TOT

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When I was laid off from my last job, I thought I lost everything—status, stability, direction. But looking back, I didn’t lose. I finally stopped running on fumes. That pause forced me to rebuild, slowly and intentionally. It wasn’t the end—it was the exhale I didn’t know I needed. Journal Pro
GrowWriteNow

GrowWriteNow

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😂😂😂 When is this World Cup going to be over again??? My hospitality is running on fumes at this point. 😭 First it was the drums. Then the singing. Now the Norwegian fans have taken over Times Square doing Viking chants like they’re about to sail into battle. 🛶⚔️ New York City: “Welcome
Lemon8er

Lemon8er

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I just spent hours getting my extensions done, 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑰 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒕 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒆. No asking permission. No counting PTO hours. No debating if I should spend the money. I do it because I CAN. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑰’𝒅 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 “𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒆.” Now it’s NORMAL.
Coach Chris 🇨🇦

Coach Chris 🇨🇦

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Scent of the Day
✨ Scent of the Day ✨ Manic Monday 😅 Back to work and running on dance rehearsal fumes because I really didn’t have a weekend at all! 💃🏾🎭 Already counting down to next weekend and moving strictly on good scents and iced coffee ☕🍍🥥✨ Today’s combo is giving tropical escape while mama survives
LahLah’s Gourmand Lair

LahLah’s Gourmand Lair

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New here!
Hi friends! 👋 I’m Paula — a proud boy mom of two, born and raised in sunny California! ☀️💙 By day, I run a cozy little online bakery 🍪, and by passion, I help other busy moms feel like themselves again. Over a year ago, I discovered some incredible supplements that changed everything for me
paula.cortisol.momma

paula.cortisol.momma

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You’re Not Failing…You’re Fried. 😩🥄
If you’ve been calling yourself “unmotivated” lately… pause. What if it’s not that? What if you’re just tired of pretending you’re fine while holding everything and everyone? When I started posting during this year’s Great Lock-In, I finally felt like I was showing up again for real. But be
Elle Maejorᥫ᭡

Elle Maejorᥫ᭡

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If your nervous system has been running on fumes, this ritual was made for you. 🌊🕯️ ✨ The Longest Light Ritual: A Summer Solstice Siren Reset Available now for the beach gathering and at-home ritual kit. ☀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 🌊 #summersolstice #mindfulnessmeditation #nervoussystemhealing #mind
Katarina Scott ✨ ECA Tea 🫖

Katarina Scott ✨ ECA Tea 🫖

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Dinner was simple but so good. That chile lime chicken absolutely delivered and honestly felt like a tiny win on a long day. Now it’s straight into bath time chaos because real life doesn’t pause 🛁 The kids didn’t have school today, so I soaked up the extra time with them, but my whole week fee
Treva722

Treva722

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Here's something I wish someone had told me sooner… 👇 I spent 10 years as a nurse — clocking in, running on fumes, and wondering if this was really it for me. I had no idea that two weeks of learning one skill would completely change the direction of my life. That skill? Digital marke
Carrie | Make Money Online

Carrie | Make Money Online

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A person holds a handwritten note on white paper, addressed to a neighbor. The note politely requests them to keep their music and bass down, as it is extremely loud and wakes their baby at night, specifically mentioning the previous night.
We’ve got these neighbors who blast music so loud
Like, full lyrics with nonstop cuss words at 2am or 5am. Every single time, it wakes our baby. We reported them to the office, the neighbors went quiet for a few weeks. Now it’s back. I’m up at 6 AM for work, running on fumes ’cause these jerks keep waking my kid. Was thinking of slapping a note on
Billie🐻‍❄️🤍

Billie🐻‍❄️🤍

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Fueled by Passion, Powered by Purpose.
Classroom chaos? Covered. All-day energy? Secured. I used to be crashing by 11 a.m., running on fumes—now this para finally found her secret weapon ⚡️💪
Amber 🩵

Amber 🩵

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habits i’ve been building in 2024~ 🌱✨🗒️
habits i’ve been building in 2024~ 🌱✨🗒️ as a college student, it’s important to keep routines and have healthy habits. here are some of the habits i’ve incorporated into my routine that has made this semester go a lot more smoothly than last semester! 🗒️ journaling i was super on and off wit
lia 💗

lia 💗

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Running on fumes and redbull
#dirtysoda #hotdogs #entrepreneurlifestyle #omaha #midwest
Glizzies N’ Fizzies

Glizzies N’ Fizzies

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Stressed? Need more Energy?
Stressed. Exhausted. Running on fumes? You're not alone—and your body is trying to tell you something. 😮‍💨 When life feels overwhelming, your energy isn't the only thing that suffers. Stress depletes your vitamins, weakens your immune system, and leaves you feeling like a shell of yours
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BuyInstamed

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Running on coffee and a swipe of pink blush🌸
Hello lovely people🎀 Who else is running on fumes lately? #sailormouthmommy #beveragegirlies #coffee #coffeetok #pink
Kayla Brudnicki

Kayla Brudnicki

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“Dear Stressed Mom… This One’s for You”
Let’s be real—being a mom is the best thing ever, but some days? It’s a lot. The guilt, the pressure to do it all perfectly... it gets heavy. I used to feel like I was constantly running on fumes, giving everything to everyone else and leaving nothing for me. But then I found something that chan
Sammie Mama of 8

Sammie Mama of 8

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All 5 in comments
Decree & Declare 1️⃣ I decree and declare I am no longer running on fumes — my cup overflows. 2️⃣ I decree and declare my rest is divine, my peace is protected, and my oil is sacred. 3️⃣ I decree and declare I will no longer confuse busyness with purpose or exhaustion with effectiveness.
Empower by Faith

Empower by Faith

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A cozy scene with a book, a steaming cup, and sunlight through a window. Text overlay reads '4 Books to Read When You're on the brink of Burnout!' with a blue arrow pointing right.
The book cover 'Rest Is Resistance' by Tricia Hersey, described as redefining rest as a spiritual act, centering liberation, and challenging grind culture. Five gold stars are below the book.
The book cover 'Burnout: the secret to unlocking the stress cycle' by Emily & Amelia Nagoski, described as explaining stress, teaching stress cycle completion, and emphasizing biological burnout. Five gold stars are below the book.
4 books to Read When Your On the Brink of Burnout
If you’re emotionally drained, mentally foggy, or physically exhausted… you’re not broken. You’re likely burned out. These 4 books are for the soul that’s been running on fumes for too long. They’re not just full of advice—they’re full of compassion. The kind that whispers, “You don’t have to ea
Trinity

Trinity

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Listen… getting in and out of bed after birthing baby #9? A whole event. 😂 The way my body feels like it ran a marathon and got hit by a truck — at the same time. And don’t even get me started on my “Dr. Husband” trying to help — he tried to put the cold pad in my diaper with the wrapper still on
Samvia & Antwan

Samvia & Antwan

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Yummy Protein Snack 😋🤌🏻🫶
Adding more protein to my routine has been a game changer. 🙌🏼 Especially with being a busy mom running on fumes sometimes I got to have my protein!👏🏻🤪 #proteinsnackideas #proteinideas #proteinpackedsnacks #snacks
Samantha Payne

Samantha Payne

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I Can't Hide It...
You can only fake the smile for so long. I was exhausted: emotionally, mentally, and financially. Every rejection email chipped away at my confidence. Every workday felt like I was running on fumes… And worst of all? I started to believe maybe I was the problem. But deep down, I kne
Manny Anyiam

Manny Anyiam

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You can’t even go to McDonald’s for this price anymore! Eating good food that’s good for you doesn’t have to be complicated! You just have to know how to get started! I did 90% of this with one hand and running on fumes, once you learn the basics it becomes so much easier! #budgetmeals #cleane
Becca Sasser 🌿

Becca Sasser 🌿

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Bye bye Alani
✨ I used to rely on energy drinks just to get through the day… but honestly, they left me feeling more drained than before. The crash, the jitters, and the constant cycle of reaching for another can wasn’t doing me any favors. That’s when I decided it was time to make a change. Now instead of load
Alexandra

Alexandra

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Hot Girls Don’t Skip Their Beauty Sleep—Here’s WHY
Hot Girls Don’t Skip Their Beauty Sleep—Here’s WHY 😴✨ Hot girls don’t just sleep—they prioritize it. 🛌💖 💡 Did you know? While you’re dreaming, your brain is: 💦 Flushing out toxins (yes, your brain has a built-in detox system!) 🧠 Boosting memory & mental clarity ✨ Preventing agi
The Glow Factor

The Glow Factor

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When it's only Wednesday
🌞 Good morning & Happy Hump Day! 🐪 It’s only Wednesday, but honestly, it feels like we’ve already lived a full week. Between all-day fun at Grandma Lele’s, shoe shopping, Mikey starting school, dentist and neuro appointments, finding clothes for KK, and shots this morning, it’s been nonstop
Krystal

Krystal

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Corporate America
Corporate restructure, day 3. I made it through, but I’m exhausted. Drained. Running on fumes. Right now, all I want is to show up and give whatever I have left to emotionally support my team, because they deserve it. Oh — and yeah, I’m wearing clothes too. Somehow pulled that together. Some
Leslie | Thick Corporate Style

Leslie | Thick Corporate Style

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I Used to Dread Tuesdays… Now They’re My Favorite
I used to wake up every Tuesday with that pit in my stomach knowing it meant the start of another long week of 12 hour shifts behind the chair. I loved my clients, but I was running on fumes. No time for myself, my kids, or even to breathe. Now my Tuesdays look a little different. Slow mornings
Mandy ✨

Mandy ✨

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A person looks out a window at a city skyline during sunset, with a cup on the windowsill. The image displays the title "5 Evening Wind-Down Habits For SAHMs to Crush Tomorrow's Morning," promoting evening routines for stay-at-home mothers.
A person looks out a window at a city skyline during sunset. The text highlights "ONE Start Your Day Right" and advises laying out outfits for yourself and children the night before to prepare for the morning.
A person looks out a window at a city skyline during sunset. The text presents "TWO Quick 5-minute Journal," suggesting jotting down three gratitudes and one daily "win" to end the day positively.
5 SAHM Habits to Transform Your Evenings
✨Mornings are magic when your evenings set the stage As a FTM and now SAHM (that ex-corporate workaholic who’s still figuring out this slower pace), weaving in these evening wind-down habits has been my quiet rebellion against the endless mom blur—reclaiming a sliver of peace before the chaos re
Kyla Hartford

Kyla Hartford

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A laptop screen displays the question "ARE WE ALL JUST GETTING DUMBER ???" and "Is social media slowly making you stupid?". A coffee cup with a pink brain model sits beside it, set against an outdoor background.
The book "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport is featured, with text emphasizing intentional digital use, screen time choices, and the benefits of unplugging to declutter one's digital life.
The book "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari is shown, highlighting themes of regaining focus, fighting big tech distractions, and the importance of deep work for happiness.
Is Social Media Slowly Making You Stupid?
Are We All Just Getting Dumber? Is social media giving you brainrot? Because same 🤯 Yesterday, I spent THREE HOURS doom-scrolling TikTok (yes, I counted), and by the end of it, I swear my brain was fried like my favorite McDonald’s fries 🍟 I couldn’t think, I couldn’t focus—honestly, I’m not eve
Meredith Jao

Meredith Jao

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Single mom
Full-time job. Full-time mom. Full-time tired. And somehow, I’m still expected to keep it all together like I ain’t running on fumes. Just know I’m doing my best… even when it doesn’t look like it. 🫶🏽 #SingleMomLife #TiredButTrying #HoldingItDown
Bree-Starting Over +3

Bree-Starting Over +3

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I’ll never forget the sound. My son opened the front door, said he felt lightheaded — and dropped right there on the floor. We rushed him to the ER. His ferritin was in single digits. The doctor said his body had been running on fumes for months. Now I see it all so clearly — the pale skin, da
Gabby

Gabby

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The journey shapes you more than the finish line✨
Listen up, dream-chasers—sometimes the real glow-up isn’t the moment you grab the prize, but who you turn into while clawing your way toward it. Think about it: every late night, every rejection, every time you wanted to quit but didn’t—it’s sculpting you into someone unbreakable. That goal? It
TradeStoicFX

TradeStoicFX

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Same chaos & sarcasm😂. Better energy. 😉
Hey, I’m Laura — Gen-X SAHM, homeschool chaos coordinator, and sarcasm enthusiast. I’ve lost nearly 100lbs this last year, healed my energy, and found my calm (well, mostly 😉). Around here, you’ll find faith, caffeine, and the wellness habits that helped me get my life back. If you’re a mom
Calm, Caffeine & Chaos ☕💛

Calm, Caffeine & Chaos ☕💛

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I have the freedom I have today because 8 years ago I decided to go against the grain…before nervous system work and laying down the boss babe persona was popular I was doing it… Now thankfully there is a huge wave of former boss babes waking up to the importance of PEACE in SOUL, BODY, MIND, HE
Echo⚡️Consciousness

Echo⚡️Consciousness

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Growth isn’t always pretty, but is necessary.
A sunflower wasn’t supposed to grow here… but it did. Right through the concrete. Right through everything that should’ve stopped it. And honestly? That’s exactly how a lot of women are living right now. Some of you are growing with no support, no guidance, no rest, and no soft place to fall.
Shewinsdaily

Shewinsdaily

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Things I say to my kids...
I’m tired. Like, deeply tired. But I’m also self aware enough to know that my words shape how my kids see themselves and how they learn to navigate their own big feelings. So here’s what I try to say when I’m running on fumes but still want to show up: #exhaustedbuttrying #emotionallyawarem
Tired Mom, Big heart

Tired Mom, Big heart

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2009 was a good year 😍🥺💗
Yes, it’s hard. It’s loud. It’s messy. I’m touched out, overstimulated, and running on fumes… but I get to live this life. I got to live before this, and now I get to watch a whole new generation grow. That’s beautiful. 🥹✨ #MotherhoodUnfiltered #RealMomLife #OverstimulatedMom #ParentingIs
Aundrea || Mom of 5

Aundrea || Mom of 5

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exhausted and running on fumes
You can’t fix what you can’t hear. Stillness gave me clarity… and clarity changed everything. ✨ Choose yourself, even if it’s messy. #womenover40 #womenover50 #marriedsinglemom #midlifewomen #lemon8community
Midlife Intimacy Coach

Midlife Intimacy Coach

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“Empty Miles” — now on SoundCloud.
A song about drifting, searching, and miles that don’t answer back. #CountryMusic #Songwriting #NewMusic #IndependentArtist #SoundCloud
Lee Roberts

Lee Roberts

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Guilty as charged!
🚨 If teachers having energy left for their families after school was a crime… guilty as charged. For years, I came home drained, running on fumes, and giving my family what was leftover of me. Now? I walk through the door with energy to spare (and no, it’s not because I found an extra prep perio
Mary|Hormone&Hashimoto Support

Mary|Hormone&Hashimoto Support

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Let’s be friends 🫶
Hey, I’m Cass! 💛 Figured it was time for a little reintroduction. ✨ 23 ✨ Mom of 4 ✨ Marketing + Homemaking + Helping Women Get Their Life Back ✨ Pasta lover, nonfiction book hoarder, and forever working on my fitness A few years ago, I was burnt out, exhausted, and running on fumes. I thou
Cassie Nicole

Cassie Nicole

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