Have you ever felt like you're constantly pushing, but never arriving?
That no matter how much you achieve, your body is still in overdrive?
That's not just stress—it's survival mode. And it's more common than you think.

1. Always Being Busy
You've normalized overworking. Every moment is scheduled. Downtime feels wrong. This is a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight, convinced that slowing down is unsafe.

2. Feeling Guilty When Resting
You finally take a break... but the guilt kicks in. You're thinking about what you 'should' be doing. This guilt isn't motivation—it's a warning sign that rest has been wired as a threat to your identity.

3. Pushing Through Exhaustion
You feel tired, overwhelmed, foggy—but you keep going. You push, grind, force yourself to 'show up.' This is survival mode telling you there's no time for repair. But true success comes from recalibration.

It's Time to Shift
When you learn to regulate your nervous system, everything changes. You lead with clarity, not chaos. You create from ease, not pressure. And you rise—not because you're running—but because you're aligned.

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With kindness,
Alex & The Mentoring Effect

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