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The Small Things That Take All My Energy
Some people finish the day exhausted because of one big event. I finish mine exhausted because of a hundred tiny moments that most people never think twice about. From phone calls to decision…
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The Invisible Struggle: Coping with Emotional Exhaustion and Hidden Burnout
There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t always look like exhaustion. It doesn’t always look like tears, canceled plans, or staying in bed all day. Sometimes it looks like getting up anyway, getting into your…
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Understanding the Invisible Labor of Anxiety
People usually assume that I’m calm, cool, and collected, but that’s only because I hide what I’m really feeling underneath. Some might say to me, “You seem fine,” or “You’re handling it so well.” And…