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30th Sep 2025

31. How Do I Reset After Traveling so I'm Not Tired for a Week?

💬 You know that “I need a vacation from my vacation” feeling?

Yep… I’m there. After coming back from our annual Vegas trip, I found myself wiped out, questioning how the heck to reset so the whole week doesn’t get lost to exhaustion.

In this episode, I share the messy-real truth of post-travel burnout (complete with chocolate fundraising and freak Vegas weather), and how I’m learning to reset without forcing myself into full productivity mode.

If you’ve ever come home from a trip and thought, “why am I so tired and how do I get back on track?” — this one’s for you.

✨ My best advice? Start slow. Do the bare minimum (wash the clothes, shower off the travel, and sit your happy ass down). Then find a reset routine that actually works for you.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Post-vacation blues: “I need a vacation from my vacation”

00:24 – Annual Vegas trip: fundraising + freak weather

02:59 – The real struggle of resetting after travel

04:55 – Practical post-travel reset tips (bare minimum wins)

08:08 – Finding your personalized reset routine

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Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire. 🫶🏽 You’re doing better than you think.

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Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness
Simple Systems, Real Talk, & a Little Chaos
Life’s a lot, so let’s make it easier. I help busy, overwhelmed women navigate the chaos with simple, no-BS Life Systems and Bespoke Wellness. From motherhood and chronic illness to everyday resilience, we’re talking about real-life solutions that actually work.

Expect bite-sized, relatable episodes packed with humor, practical tips, and the occasional sports or movie reference (because why not?). Whether you’re looking to streamline your day, reclaim your energy, or just hear from someone who gets it, you’re in the right place.

Hit play, take a breath, and let’s simplify life without the BS.

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Michelle Martinez

Hey, hey! I’m Michelle, your no-BS guide to making life easier with simple, stress-less Life Systems. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re constantly juggling all the things (without a single extra hand to catch what’s falling), you’re in the right place.

I’m a wife, mom, chronic illness girlie, and mental health advocate who’s been through the chaos and figured out how to navigate it without losing my sh*t 💩 (most days). I love sports, crafting, the MCU, and a solid rant about the nonsense of toxic productivity, so expect a little bit of all that in this podcast 😏.

Through Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness, I’m here to give you real-life strategies, the occasional sports or movie reference (because why not?) to help you build a life that actually works for you, without the burnout, without the BS.

Fun Facts About Me:
Favorite MCU quote? “The arrogant never do.” ~Thanos
Best life lesson from my husband? “Take what the defense gives you.”
Preferred form of therapy? Crochet, a 90s playlist that hits just right, and a hot cup of tea.
What you won’t find here? Toxic positivity, cookie-cutter advice, or me acting like I know everything.

So grab a drink, take a breath, and let’s simplify the chaos, together. 🥰🧡