Emotional Fatigue Isn’t Laziness: Understanding Nervous System Overload

Many people describe feeling emotionally tired even when they are “doing everything right.” They are working, parenting, showing up for others, and meeting responsibilities, yet internally feel depleted, flat, or overwhelmed. This experience is often mislabeled as laziness or lack of motivation, particularly for Black women and professionals in communities of color who are expected to remain strong and productive.