Back To The Dog House When You Start Questioning Yourself: Why Burnout Attacks Identity, Not Just Energy One of the hardest parts of severe overwhelm is not the tiredness. It is the self-doubt. Suddenly, thoughts appear like: “Maybe I’m not cut out for this” “I used to cope better than this” “Other people manage — why can’t I?” “What if this means I need to stop?” This is not insight. It is what burnout does to identity. Burnout Shrinks Perspective When you are exhausted, you

Back To The Dog House The Still Point: What to Do When You Can’t Rest, But Can’t Push Either There is a particular stage of overwhelm that feels unbearable. You are too tired to push. But too activated to rest. Lying down feels restless. Doing things feels impossible. This is not laziness. It is a transition state — and it requires a different approach. Stop Aiming for Rest If your body cannot settle, forcing rest often backfires. Instead, aim for: Neutral activity Gentle rhy