When Distress Is Information
We tend to read anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm as information about the person experiencing them. But sometimes distress is also telling us something about the environment they're trying to function within. How do we know the difference?
Can I Be Burned Out If I’m Still Functioning?
We often judge burnout by whether we're still functioning, but capacity and performance aren't the same thing. If you're getting everything done and still running on fumes, this is worth reading.
When Competence Becomes Protection
For some high performers, competence is more than a strength. It can be a form of protection learned early through family, culture, responsibility, or circumstance. A reflection on what happens when being the one who holds everything together becomes difficult to put down.