01/26/2026
Many people think they’re lazy when they can’t push through fatigue or burnout, but laziness is a judgment, not a diagnosis. What’s often happening instead is nervous system dysregulation.
When the body perceives ongoing stress, it may move into a freeze response. This is the dorsal vagal state, where shutdown replaces motivation. Your body is trying to keep you safe. True healing means understanding how to activate safety again.
We are wired for safety through relationship, not isolation.
If you’ve felt stuck, disconnected, or shut down, this may not be a personal failure. It may be your nervous system asking for support.