What If You’re Not Lazy—You’re Just Mentally Exhausted?
The hidden weight no one sees
You beat yourself up for not being productive.
For needing naps.
For not having energy to reply, to plan, to “show up.”
But burnout doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like scrolling, silence, and stillness.
You’re not lazy.
You’re tired.
There’s a difference.
Give yourself permission to rest—not just physically, but emotionally.
Thank you for reading.
You’re doing your best. And that’s enough.
About the Creator
Lucian
I focus on creating stories for readers around the world
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Comments (1)
Thanks for sharing. That last line, I needed to hear that today!