In this episode of the Hustle Happiness podcast, Melanie Lee reflects on the past year and shares how setting meaningful intentions can help you step into 2026 with clarity and purpose. Melanie shares the significance of setting intentions over resolutions, the power of communication and boundaries, and how to align goals with purpose for a fulfilling year ahead.

In this episode of Hustle Happiness, Melanie Lee dives into the real cost of chasing goals, deadlines, and achievements: burnout. Drawing from personal experiences and family stories, she explores how to balance ambition with rest, protect your mental health, and reclaim joy. Melanie shares practical insights on recognizing burnout, honoring your limits, and redefining what “success” really means, not just in work or school, but in life.

In this episode of the Hustle Happiness podcast, Melanie Lee reflects on the profound changes she has experienced over the past two years, driven by stress and burnout rather than discipline. She discusses the importance of confronting one's truth, the coexistence of happiness and mental exhaustion, and the necessity of self-reconnection. Melanie emphasizes the stages of awareness, acknowledgment, and action in personal growth, advocating for the importance of setting boundaries and choosing oneself amidst life's challenges.