# Saying Yes and Reconnecting With Yourself After Burnout with Jessica Rector

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Podcast: [The Art Of Imperfect Adulting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506)
Published: 2026-04-18T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.imperfectadulting.com
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If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Jessica Rector about the transformative power of saying yes, burnout prevention, and reconnecting to personal joy as an adult. Jessica is based in Texas. Listeners will learn how small, intentional acts of saying yes to novelty can shift mental health, improve family connections, and expand what’s possible in everyday life. Jessica Rector is a personal development strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of the Say Yes Experience, a movement helping people step out of their comfort zones and into possibility. After experiencing burnout firsthand, Jessica rebuilt her life and work around a simple but powerful idea—start saying yes--to what lights you up, scares you or things you've always wanted to do. That mindset now fuels her work with individuals and organizations, focusing on growth, mental wellness, resilience, and burnout prevention through curiosity, courage, and connection. Main Topics Covered: Burnout, mental health, and the myth that entrepreneurship solves all overwhelm. The importance of novelty and small “say yes” moments to rekindle joy and presence. How kids—and those close to us—can be honest mirrors helping us see when we’re not fully present. The role of intentional fun and how scheduling joy impacts anticipation, well-being, and fulfillment. Practical examples: ice cream outings, scavenger walks, and the real challenges of trying new things (like renting bikes or scooters with your child). The expansion from saying yes to others, to saying yes for yourself—and the gradual process of reconnecting with your own wishes and desires. Building your “coura…

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