You’re not lazy—you’re fried


Let’s clear something up:
If you’ve been dragging through the day…
Snapping at the people you love…
Avoiding things you know you need to do…
And then lying in bed feeling like a failure?

That’s not laziness.
That’s burnout.


Burnout doesn’t look dramatic.

It looks like checking out.
Scrolling instead of sleeping.
Forgetting what you walked into the room for.
Losing your motivation and thinking, “What’s wrong with me?”

Here’s the truth:
There’s nothing wrong with you.
Your nervous system is maxed out. You’re not broken—you’re depleted.


So how do you reset your system (without a week-long vacation)?

Try this:

Start with micro-recovery moments

Instead of trying to “bounce back,” focus on small ways to signal safety to your body.

  • Put your hand on your heart and take 3 slow breaths.
  • Step outside for 2 minutes. Feel the air. No phone.
  • Light a candle while you fold laundry. Create calm where you can.
  • Close your eyes and unclench your jaw (yep, right now).

These aren’t productivity hacks.
They’re nervous system signals that say: You’re okay. You’re safe.

The more you offer your body safety, the more capacity you start to rebuild.


You don’t need to try harder.
You need to feel held—by yourself, your rhythm, your breath.

You’re not lazy. You’re tired of being everything, all the time.
And you deserve to come back to yourself without shame.

KISm Parenting Solutions

I am a parent coach who supports and guides exhausted and overwhelmed working parents becoming successful in both their careers and parenting, while fostering connection and harmony in their homes. I am dedicated to providing practical solutions and strategies that empower parents to regain control over their time and create a calm and stress free environment, even in the face of challenges. Through personalized time management systems and nurturing support, I help parents achieve a sense of balance, enabling them to arrive at work on time and cultivate a deep sense of inner strength and well-being. Together, we will navigate the journey towards a family that works together, where connection and efficiency coexist, allowing both parents and children to thrive.

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