I just quit my corporate job and went freelance. I realized I'd spent the first 6 years of my daughter's life not being present enough.

Karen Windsor quit her corporate job to spend more time with her husband and daughter.

Photo credit: Rebecca Mercia Photography

• Karen Windsor, 37, struggled with burnout as a new mom.
• Counseling sessions and a couple's retreat helped her reassess her priorities.
• She recently quit her corporate job to focus on her relationship with her husband and daughter.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karen Windsor, 37, from Perth, Australia. It has been edited for length and clarity.