That analogy of burnout as an "overuse injury" for the brain is spot on.

It’s such a clear way to explain why pushing through mental exhaustion only makes things worse.

We’re conditioned to see rest as laziness, but your experience shows how critical it is to listen to your mind and body before they hit their breaking point.

Rest isn’t a luxury. It’s necessary maintenance, just like you wouldn’t keep driving a car without oil changes.

Thanks for sharing!