You're Not Lazy - You're Overwhelmed
LET'S RESET
Ever stared at a to-do list and felt like your bones forgot how to move? That hollow sense of guilt creeps in: “Why can’t I just do it?” But here’s the truth—you're not lazy. You’re human, and sometimes humans get buried under life. What we need is a gentle reset.
Laziness is the label we slap on exhaustion, because we might not understand. But behind every ‘lazy’ moment is often a tangled web of stress, decision fatigue, or emotional depletion. What if we stopped judging and started listening?
Life should be filled with joy, and you should have the energy to receive it… Discover how to get it back! Do you ever have moments when exhaustion hits you so hard that you feel utterly drained? Do you feel like you’re running on fumes, and no amount of rest is ever enough? Have you noticed that you’re feeling less joy in the things that used to bring you pleasure? Perhaps you think you should be able to push through—after all, it seems like everyone else can. But here’s the truth: They can’t.
by Roberta Creek (Author) Running on Empty: You’re Not Lazy, You’re Burnt Out: A Guide to Recognizing the Signs, Reclaiming Your Energy, and Creating a Life That Fuels You writes.....
"That’s a myth we’ve been sold, and we’ve grown up in a culture that’s taught us to work hard, show up for everyone all the time, and manage everything, no matter how many balls we have in the air. People in every profession are feeling the weight of this, and whether you’re an entrepreneur, a teacher, a healthcare worker, or a parent, there’s no shame in it affecting you. The problem is that you’re giving so much of yourself to every aspect of life that it feels like you have nothing else to give. This is burnout, and it’s a normal response to chronic stress. You might think this is a sign that you’re not trying hard enough or that you’re getting it wrong, but it’s usually the people who try the hardest that get to this point—so it’s time to stop beating yourself up and find out what you can do about it."
Stress can be the culprit
What we often label as "laziness" is frequently the fog of stress settling into the body. Chronic stress floods the nervous system, hijacking motivation and turning simple tasks into steep mountains. It scrambles focus, drains energy, and convinces us we’re unmotivated when we’re actually emotionally overloaded. Instead of calling ourselves lazy, we can begin to see these moments as signals: the mind asking for rest, the body seeking clarity, and the spirit needing space to breathe.
The guide "Mastering Stress" can be an excellent go to - to get that stress under control.
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Fun with AI
Trying some double exposure. It turned out pretty good. Your never really sure what you might get thou. But you do a little happy dance when it comes close to what you imagined. I call it "Mind Art" because it comes from your mind. Have you tried it yet?
Montana Wall Art
Above are 3 of a set of 6 Montana Wall Art I created with AI. You can find them HERE