
S2E7 - What to Do When You’re Exhausted But Still Want to Try
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You’re not avoiding the work. You’re not lazy. You’re just done. Exhausted, foggy, unmotivated—and even though you want to keep going, part of you just wants to disappear. If that sounds familiar, this episode of Headstraight is for you.
In this raw and grounded check-in, we talk about what to do when your nervous system is burnt out and your energy is running on fumes. You’ll learn how to stay in the game without pushing yourself over the edge.
This episode breaks down:
- Why burnout isn’t always about school or work—it can be emotional
- The signs you’re running on empty (and not just “tired”)
- What decision fatigue does to your brain
- How shame makes it worse—and what to do instead
- The “bare minimum” rule: how to adjust without giving up
- Tiny tools to reset your nervous system and start again gently
- How to redefine success when life feels heavy
If you’ve ever thought:
- “I know what to do, but I can’t get myself to do it”
- “Even the easy stuff feels impossible”
- “Why do I feel like I’m falling apart for no reason?”
…this episode will help you move forward—slowly, gently, and sustainably.
Listen now and learn how to take care of yourself when the real win is just showing up.
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