Therapy, Coaching, or Both. How to Know What Support Fits You
Coping skills get a lot of praise. And to be clear, they’re not useless.
They can help you get through a hard moment. Calm your body enough to function. Take the edge off when things feel overwhelming.
Why Being High Functioning Can Still Mean You’re Burned Out
A lot of the people I work with don’t look burned out at first glance.
They show up. They meet deadlines. They’re reliable. They’re often the ones others lean on. From the outside, it looks like they’re managing just fine.
Inside, it’s a different story.
People Pleasing Isn’t About Being Nice. It’s About Feeling Safe
Most people who identify as people pleasers aren’t trying to be liked. They’re trying to avoid tension.
They’re the ones who read the room quickly. Who anticipate needs. Who smooth things over before conflict has a chance to show up. It often looks like kindness or flexibility from the outside.
On the inside, it’s usually something else.
Why Coping Skills Aren’t Enough When You’re Chronically Burned Out
Coping skills get a lot of praise. And to be clear, they’re not useless.
They can help you get through a hard moment. Calm your body enough to function. Take the edge off when things feel overwhelming.