Anxiety has a way of turning one thought into ten. Maybe you make a small mistake at work and immediately think, “My boss is going to think I’m incompetent.” Your teenager gets a lower grade than expected and starts worrying that they’ll never get into college. Or you send a text, don’t get a response right away, and begin replaying the conversation to figure out what you said wrong.
Major life changes have a way of disrupting more than your daily routine. They can also change how you see yourself. A new job, a breakup, becoming a parent, moving to a new city, losing someone you love, or entering a different stage of adulthood...
Feeling exhausted after a demanding week is one thing. Feeling emotionally drained, disconnected, unmotivated, and unable to recover even after resting can point to something deeper. Burnout often develops gradually. You might start by feeling more tired than usual, struggling to concentrate, or becoming frustrated...
Work can provide purpose, financial stability, and connection, but it can also become a significant source of stress. Deadlines, heavy workloads, unclear expectations, difficult workplace relationships, job insecurity, and the pressure to perform can leave employees feeling mentally and physically drained.