01/06/2026
Let’s talk about work burnout—and why it hits some of us harder than others.
Human Design tells us that we’re not all built the same way. Some of us have an endless motor (hello, Generators and Manifesting Generators), while others (Projectors, Manifestors, Reflectors) are here to guide, spark, or reflect, not grind. But here’s the thing: most workplaces expect everyone to operate like a machine—always on, always producing, never stopping. And that’s a recipe for disaster.
If you’re feeling drained, cranky, or just “over it,” your body might be trying to tell you something: you’re out of alignment with your design. Generators burn out when they’re forced to do work they don’t love. Projectors crash when they try to keep up with the hustle. Manifestors get exhausted when they’re blocked from initiating. Reflectors wilt in environments that aren’t healthy for them.
Burnout isn’t just about working too much. It’s about working in ways that don’t honor who you are at your core.
So, what would happen if you started honoring your design? If you said yes to work that lights you up, or give yourself permission to rest when you need it? Human Design isn’t just another personality test—it’s a permission slip to be more *you*.
If you’re running on fumes, maybe it’s time to check your chart and realign. Your energy is precious. You weren’t meant to burn out.
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