You make a change, and things do feel better for a bit. There’s more space, less intensity, and you can see that something is shifting. But after a while, you notice a familiar feeling underneath it. Not strong, just present enough that you don’t fully relax.

This is a version of burnout that doesn’t always look obvious. It doesn’t take you out or force you to stop. It stays in the background, steady enough that you adjust to it, even when your life has improved.

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