You’re Not Tired. You’re Unused

Everyone says they’re exhausted — “burnt out,” “done,” “out of gas.” But what if you’re not tired because you’re overworked… you’re tired because you’re under-used? There’s a specific kind of fatigue that comes from not stretching yourself. The kind that creeps in when every day feels safe, repetitive, and numb. You’re not running out of energy — you’re starving for purpose. The truth? Rest doesn’t fix that kind of tired. Action does. Challenge does. Doing something that scares you a bit, moves the needle, or makes you feel alive again — that’s what wakes you up. So before you reach for another coffee or another excuse, ask yourself this: Are you really drained — or are you just stuck in neutral?

Because sometimes the cure for burnout isn’t slowing down… it’s finally doing something that matters.

Key takeaway: You don’t need more rest — you need more meaning.