It hits at the same time most days—around 2 or 3 p.m. Your focus fades, your energy dips, and you start thinking about another cup of coffee or something sweet to push through.

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It builds slowly—through packed schedules, endless to-do lists, and the belief that rest is a luxury instead of a necessity. One day you realize your energy is gone, your patience is thin, and even small tasks feel overwhelming.