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Why You're Always Tired, Even After a Good Night’s Sleep: Rest vs. Recovery
One of the biggest misconceptions about fatigue is believing that more sleep automatically means more recovery. Sometimes, rest and recovery are not the same thing.

Anand Barkataki
Aug 33 min read


Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest
Many people experience rest guilt—but you don't have to. There's a reason it happens, and it has far more to do with what you've learned than with who you are.

Anand Barkataki
Jul 163 min read


Rest Isn’t Lazy – It’s Essential
There’s a quiet belief many people carry: If I push a little harder, I’ll catch up. For many burned-out adults, the harder they push, the more exhausted they feel.

Anand Barkataki
Jul 63 min read


People Pleasing: Saying Yes Too Much Costs More Than You Think
Most people-pleasing behaviors don't come from selfish motives. In fact, they often come from deeply caring ones. However, there are hidden costs to always saying yes.

Anand Barkataki
Jun 103 min read


Motivation Isn’t the Problem – Your Nervous System Might Be
We tend to think of motivation as a character trait. Something you either have or don’t. But motivation is deeply tied to the nervous system.

Anand Barkataki
Feb 193 min read


How to Know If It’s Time to Start Therapy This Year
Uncertainty about therapy isn’t a red flag. It’s part of the process. Here are some ways to decide if it's time for you to start therapy.

Anand Barkataki
Feb 183 min read


Heavy New Year: When the New Year Feels Heavy Instead of Hopeful
January is often supposed to feel like a reset. And yet, for many people, the first weeks of the New Year feel anything but hopeful.
If this resonates, you’re not alone. And you’re certainly not doing the New Year “wrong.”

Anand Barkataki
Jan 233 min read


Sick, Tired, and Emotionally Done: How Illness Impacts Mental Health
There’s a particular kind of low that shows up when you’re sick. A feeling of being emotionally done in a way that surprises you.
If this is where you are right now, know that there’s nothing is wrong with you.

Anand Barkataki
Jan 233 min read
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