01/08/2026
Being back in the office yesterday was a quiet reminder of something I see all the time…everyone is carrying something.
Burnout is everywhere.
So is guilt for needing rest.
So is the feeling that we should be able to push through a little longer.
One patient told me, “My body is just too broken to get better.”
And that sat heavy with me.
Most bodies I see aren’t broken.
They’re exhausted.
They’ve been asking for support for a long time.
It’s okay to say ‘no’ more often.
It’s okay to want your life to look different.
And it’s okay (necessary, actually) to rest.
That’s not quitting.
That’s listening.