The stuff nobody talks about
But probably should
There's no right place to start.
Pick the one that sounds like your brain today.
Why you're still exhausted even after the stressor is gone
The season ended. The problem resolved. So why do you still feel like crap? Because you removed the stressor but never completed the stress cycle. Here's why farmers get stuck — and how to get out.
The farm gets everything. You get the scraps.
Your health. Your relationships. Your joy. Your rest. They all get whatever the farm didn't consume first. Which most days is nothing. Here's why the math doesn't work, and what to do about it
How do I take a day off from farming?
I used to think days off were for people with different lives than mine. Not farmers. If you're googling this at 10pm, I see you. Here's how to make rest possible. And how to actually do it.
Your body is trying to tell you something
The headaches. The insomnia. The pain you've had so long you forgot what normal feels like. Your body is trying to tell you something. Are you listening?
It's not your job's job to be your exercise routine
Farm work is physical. But it's not fitness. You're building imbalance, not strength. Repetitive stress, not resilience. Your job isn't your exercise routine — it's what you need to train for.
You are the most important asset on your farm
Without you, there is no farm. Your expertise, your vision, your leadership - none of it can be replaced. So why are you the last thing you take care of?