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High-Functioning Burnout: The Hidden Exhaustion Behind ‘Holding It All Together’

You’re getting things done. People rely on you. From the outside, it probably looks like you’re thriving. You show up, meet deadlines, take care of the people in your life, and maybe even smile while doing it. But under the surface? You’re tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix. The spark is gone. Everything feels heavier than it used to. And you’re starting to wonder: Is this burnout?

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How to Regain a Sense of Control in a Life Pivot

When life or work no longer feels aligned, the instinct is often to fix it fast. We make a list. Set goals. Search for a clear plan. But in a life pivot — when you’re between identities, directions, or definitions of success — control can’t come from structure alone. It has to come from within.

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How to Get Unstuck When You’re in a Life Pivot

Stuck doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes, it looks like sitting in front of your laptop for an hour without doing anything. Scrolling. Overthinking. Avoiding. Starting something, then closing the tab. Other times, it’s bigger: staying in a job that feels off. A relationship that doesn’t quite fit. A version of yourself that no longer feels true.

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