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Burnout

Quiet collapse. You kept going until there was nothing left to give, and no one noticed.
White text on a black background. A quote introducing a blog post about why rest can feel threatening when you’ve been in survival mode.

Why Rest Feels Unsafe When You’ve Always Been On

Rest isn’t lazy. But it can feel unsafe when you’ve been in survival mode too long. Let’s unpack that.
The Human Cut 23 Apr 2025
White text on a black background: “Your body is tired. Your brain isn’t done speaking.” A quote introducing a blog post about overthinking at night and emotional backlog.

How to Stop Overthinking at Night

Your body’s tired, but your mind won’t stop spinning. This isn’t just anxiety, it’s what happens when you’ve had no space all day to think. Here’s what to do with that noise.
The Human Cut 23 Apr 2025
White text on a black background: “It’s not who you are. It’s what you built to cope.” A quote introducing a blog post about hidden anxiety and permission to stop performing.

High-Functioning Anxiety Isn’t a Personality Trait

(It’s Not Your Fault You’re So Good At Hiding It) Anxiety doesn’t always look panicked. Sometimes it looks like perfection. Here’s how to spot it.
The Human Cut 23 Apr 2025
You’re Not Unmotivated.You’re Burned Out.

You’re Not Unmotivated.You’re Burned Out.

You’re not broken. You’re carrying too much. And you're doing it so quietly, no one sees what it's costing you.
The Human Cut 15 Apr 2025

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