Burnout isn’t always about doing too much

You’re Not Burnt Out. You’re Bored.

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NoFluffWisdom .
09 Jun • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Feeling drained? Might not be burnout. Might just be a boring life.

Not everything that feels like burnout is from overworking.
Sometimes, it’s from doing safe, predictable things you don’t care about… over and over.

That dull, low-grade exhaustion?
Could be your brain telling you: “We’re dying a little every day here.”

Hard truth:

  • You’re not tired from too much effort

  • You’re tired from too little meaning

  • The real drain is tolerating mediocrity

I once thought I was burnt out from client work. Took a break. Slept more. Nothing changed.
Then I launched a project that scared me—and suddenly I had more energy than caffeine ever gave me.

Action Step:
Audit your energy:

What in your life is draining you because it’s too small, too safe, or too fake?
Replace one of those with something that scares or excites you—even if it’s messy or uncertain.

You don’t need a break. You need a jolt.
What would bring you back to life if you stopped playing it so damn safe?

Cut the fluff. Chase the spark.
—NoFluffWisdom

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