13/01/2026
Feeling utterly drained, even when you haven’t done a lot?
That could be effort fatigue 😴
It’s not about the physical energy you’ve spent, but the immense mental effort of
simply functioning—making decisions, regulating emotions, and pushing through
daily tasks when you’re already running on empty.
Think of your brain like a phone battery. Constant, low-level stress and demand are
like background apps, draining it before you even start your main tasks for the day.
Recovery isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about genuine, intentional rest that refills
your specific battery.
