You care deeply. But your job might reward constant output over your well-being. Even though you used to have a spark for this work, it now feels buried under exhaustion and cynicism. You can't remember who you are anymore, and the You who felt excited about this job in the beginning feels so disconnected from who you are now.
You’ve probably been trying to "push through," telling yourself it’s just a rough patch or that you need to be more disciplined. You might be thinking this will work itself out. This won't work itself out. Your exhaustion isn't a lack of discipline. It’s a message.
Your nervous system is in survival mode. When you are drained, you cannot think your way out of tough situations. You need to regulate first, then decide. If you try to make a big career move while you’re running on fumes, you risk jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.
You don’t need more "career advice," happy hours, or generic tips on fixing up your LinkedIn. Right now, the priority isn’t deciding whether to quit, it’s restoring your clarity and energy so you can hear yourself again.
