How Christian Women in Business Can Prioritize Mental Wellness

You’re strong. You’re smart. You’re called. And somewhere along the way… you got tired. 

Not just physically. Deep-soul tired. The kind of exhaustion that comes from pouring and never being poured into. From juggling it all—family, clients, finances, ministry—and wondering, “Is this what success is supposed to feel like?” 

Let me tell you something, woman of God: 

You were never meant to just survive in business. 

You were meant to thrive.

Many Christian women in business associate thriving with revenue milestones or recognition. But what if we reframed it? 

• Thriving looks like peace in your home, not just profit in your account.

• Thriving is having time to pray, play, and rest—not just plan.

• Thriving means your business serves you, not enslaves you. 

God didn’t call you to build something that breaks you. He called you to build with wisdom, rhythm, and rest.

Here’s the truth we don’t say enough: 

Burnout is real. Anxiety is real. Depression doesn’t care about your degrees, your calling, or your calendar. 

As a Certified Mental Health First Responder and business consultant, I’ve seen far too many high-achieving women suffer in silence. They think rest is lazy. That asking for help is weakness. That they can pray their way out of practical overload. 

Let’s be clear—faith is your foundation, but systems are your strategy. Mental wellness is not optional. It’s not selfish. It’s stewardship.

One of my clients—a pediatric home care agency founder—came to me with classic signs of burnout: 

• Sleepless nights 

• Constant worry 

• Guilt anytime she took a break 

• Resentment toward her team (and even her clients) 

She loved her work but hated her life. And she was afraid to admit it. We started with mindset, then moved to method: 

• Rebuilt her calendar to include Sabbath and self-care 

• Delegated 40% of her tasks to trained team members

• Installed systems that kept her business running without her daily involvement 

• Created a mental wellness plan with scheduled check-ins and spiritual renewal practices 

Three months later, she told me, “I’m smiling again. I’m present with my kids. I feel like myself.” 

That’s not just good business—that’s thriving. 

Jesus said in John 10:10, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” That includes your business. That includes your mind. That includes you. 

You can’t serve from an empty cup. 

You don’t have to hustle to prove your worth. 

You’re already chosen. It’s time to build from a place of wholeness.

• Systematize your business so you’re not stuck in the weeds

• Sabbath regularly—disconnect to reconnect with God and yourself

• Say no to anything that doesn’t align with your God-given assignment

• Seek support—therapists, coaches, intercessors, mentors

• Simplify your schedule. Your peace is worth protecting.