Have you ever finally created some space in your schedule—cutting back hours, taking time off, setting boundaries—only to find yourself more uncomfortable than relaxed?

You imagined freedom. You dreamed of long walks, midday yoga, catching up on books, or just being. But when the time came, guilt snuck in. That nagging voice in your head whispering:
“Shouldn’t you be doing something?”

What is that and how do we fix it?

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll rest when I’m done,” or feared that taking a break might undo all your hard work, you’re not alone. Especially in the legal world and other high-pressure professions, the idea of pressing pause feels counterintuitive—or even dangerous. But science tells a different story. Breaks, …

Learn to recognize the early signs—before you’re too depleted to respond. Burnout doesn’t always show up in dramatic, life-halting ways. Sometimes, it tiptoes in while you’re busy being “fine.” You’re still meeting deadlines, showing up for your family, and crossing things off your to-do list. But under the surface, something’s …