You’re Not Lazy—You’re Burned Out: Here’s Why
Apr 04, 2025
You’re tired.
You can’t seem to focus.
Even the smallest decisions feel hard.
And somewhere deep down, a part of you whispers:
“Why can’t I just get it together?”
Let’s get one thing clear:
You’re not lazy.
You’re burned out.
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse.
Sometimes it looks like functioning.
The meetings still happen. The emails still get sent.
You’re getting things done—but it’s costing you.
Behind the scenes, you feel like you’re holding it all together with duct tape and late-night overthinking.
It’s not a failure of willpower.
It’s a sign your system is asking for something different.
Why burnout hides in plain sight (especially for women like us)
For Latinas and immigrant women, burnout isn’t just about overwork.
It’s also about over-responsibility.
You may have grown up carrying expectations:
📌 Be strong
📌 Be successful
📌 Don’t let anyone down
📌 Do more with less
These cultural and generational narratives are powerful.
They shape how we push through discomfort—and how we ignore the signals telling us we need rest, clarity, or a new direction.
What burnout might actually be telling you
It might not mean you need a vacation.
It might mean you need a shift.
🌿 A shift in how you define success
🌿 A shift in how you hold boundaries
🌿 A shift in how you relate to your body, your mind, your life
At mareia, we guide you to listen to what’s underneath the exhaustion—not to power through it, but to transform it.
3 small ways to start feeling like you again
These aren’t productivity hacks. These are soft entry points back to yourself.
1️⃣ Check in with your nervous system first.
→ Before asking “what should I do?” ask: how do I feel?
Slow your breath. Stretch. Touch water. Feel your body.
2️⃣ Give yourself full permission to not know.
→ Burnout thrives in the pressure to fix or decide.
Let your pause be a practice, not a problem.
3️⃣ Let someone hold space with you.
→ Clarity doesn't always come alone. That’s where coaching can help.
You don’t have to wait for a total collapse.
This may be your invitation to soften. To slow down.
To rebuild in a way that actually honors your energy and desires.
Let’s begin together.
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