Not every hard week is a collapse. But when rest no longer lands, small tasks suddenly feel huge, and you are only functioning on the inside, it is worth looking more closely. Watch your sleep, tension, concentration, and irritability for two weeks. That is often what reveals whether you are simply carrying a lot or have been past your limit for too long.
When work feels like nothing but pressure
A guide to noticing whether you are currently tired, overwhelmed, or already stretched too far for too long.