We Tried Doing It All.
Turns Out, That’s How You Break.
It wasn’t just hustle culture. It was our own ambition, perfectionism, and drive that had us chasing everything and somehow feeling like we weren’t doing enough. If you’ve ever cried in your car between meetings or said “yes” when you meant “absolutely not,” welcome home ❤️.
WHY BREAK & BLOOM EXISTS
When “Do More” is the Only Answer, We Call BS
Hustle culture is toxic for us.
Sure, maybe it’s a motivator for those who aren’t naturally ambitious. But for driven, high-achieving humans like us, it’s a recipe for burnout.
Hustle culture glorifies busyness, guilt-trips you for resting, and acts like burnout is some weird badge of honor.
Meanwhile, you’re juggling work, life, and 15 notifications before breakfast…and somehow still feel like you’re not doing enough.
Burnout isn’t a success strategy. It’s a fast track to exhaustion.
Real growth happens when you pause, breathe, and reset (without feeling guilty about it).
That’s where Break & Bloom comes in.
Hustle Culture Wants You Busy.
We Want You Blooming.
OUR APPROACH
Backed by Science, Built for Real Life
Everything we create is rooted in science and designed for busy humans like you. Whether it’s intentional breaks, messy creativity, or meaningful connection, we make feeling balanced and human again doable—even on your hardest days.
Messy Progress
Perfection is overrated. Done is better than perfect.
Permission to Pause
Rest isn’t lazy. It’s how you refuel and reset.
Humor Saves Us
When life feels like a lot, laughter is our favorite coping mechanism.
Creativity as Self-Care
Making a mess is sometimes the best way to clear your mind.
Connection Over Chaos
Slow down, breathe, and build real connections (no judgment).
NOT YOUR AVERAGE SELF-CARE BRAND
More Than Bubble Baths
We’re not your average self-care brand. Here’s what sets us apart:
We’re NOT overpriced luxury or perfectionism wrapped in wellness (although we do love to indulge in the fancy).
We ARE about practical resets, permission to make messy progress, and tools for sustainable growth.
When you choose Break & Bloom, you’re saying yes to a way of living that values rest, creativity, and connection over chaos.
Burnout Brought Us Here (And Maybe You Too)
Life can feel like an endless to-do list, and the kind of tired you’re feeling? It’s not just “I need a nap” tired—it’s “soul-drained” tired.
We’ve been there. Crying in cars, chasing deadlines, and wondering why doing everything right still felt wrong. Hustle culture lied. Pushing through wasn’t the answer.
You don’t need to do more. You need a break.
It All Started with One Hot Mess Human
Meet Kris, our founder, who knows a thing or two about ambition, burnout, and rebuilding from the ground up.
THE RESUME OF A RECOVERING PERFECTIONIST (AND A FOREVER OVERACHIEVER)
In the last 15+ years…
I’ve mentored 100+ leaders through chaos (and burnout).
I helped scale multimillion-dollar teams while juggling all the things.
And I earned a Master’s in Organizational Psychology to understand what drives productivity…and what fuels burnout.
I chased success so hard—doing all the things, all the time—until life broke me.
Not in a cute way. In a scary, this-can-never-happen-again kind of way.
SMALL ACTIONS, BIG CHANGE
When You Pause, the World Grows Stronger
We’re about more than helping ambitious humans reset—we’re about creating ripples that reach far beyond one person.
Taking care of yourself is the first step toward creating a better world. Every moment of calm, creativity, and connection you cultivate spreads to the people around you. When you hit pause, something incredible happens in the world.
#1
Every time you invest in yourself through Break & Bloom, we plant a tree with One Tree Planted. Just like a tree, growth starts small—one choice, one moment, one action. Those trees don’t just stand for ecological progress—they’re a reminder of what’s possible when you nurture something with care. Together, we’re rooting for a more intentional, grounded future.
Planting Seeds for the Future
#2
Reshaping the Culture of Success
We’re challenging the toxic hustle narrative that glorifies busyness and burnout. Instead, we’re creating space for a new kind of ambition—one where rest, creativity, and connection are seen as power moves, not weaknesses. This isn’t just about redefining self-care. It’s about rewriting what it means to succeed.
#3
Creating a Ripple Effect of Balance
When you show up for yourself, you show up differently for the people around you. That’s the real magic. Every moment you pause, reset, or invest in the important things, you inspire others to do the same. Together, we’re building stronger, more balanced communities where success feels human.
Good things are meant to be shared.
What does an overachiever in recovery come to love? This is where you find out.
From self-care resets and creative escapes to tools that make life feel less like a chaotic sprint, this is the go-to list of things, people, and small joys that just work.
No fluff. No gimmicks.
Just real favorites that help me (and hopefully you) pause, reset, and breathe a little easier.
If you’re craving a life with less burnout and more balance, you’re going to love what’s inside.
THE BREAK ROOM BLOG
Honest Reflections + Meaningful Growth
Step into The Break Room for tools, stories, and simple resets to help you navigate the chaos with clarity, humor, and heart.
