Burnout & Identity Conflict
Burnout isn’t just about overwork — it’s a breakdown in emotional regulation and identity-role conflict. This category covers how burnout forms and how to rewire the mindset that fuels it.
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Burnout in Men: When Numbness Replaces Stress
Burnout in men rarely looks like collapse. It shows up as emotional numbness, low motivation, and irritability—and often…
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The Overfunctioning Trap: When Productivity Is Just Burnout in Disguise
Overfunctioning is burnout that wears a cape. It hides in productivity, perfectionism, and control—and convinces you you’re thriving,…
Why Self-Care Doesn’t Work When You’re Burned Out
Many high performers are running on empty, overfunctioning to meet impossible expectations — and calling it success. This…
How Burnout Masquerades as Anxiety (And Keeps You Stuck in Survival Mode)
When high-functioning people start to crack, the symptoms don’t always announce themselves clearly. Sleeplessness, restlessness, irritability, and brain…
When Rest Feels Unsafe: Perfectionism and Guilt
Perfectionists don’t always struggle to do more — they struggle to stop. When rest triggers guilt or anxiety,…
Perfectionism and ADHD: The Internal Tug-of-War
Perfectionism and ADHD might seem like opposites—but in many adults, they co-exist in a constant internal battle. One…
