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Why Simple Tasks Feel Impossible burnout cognitive overload decision fatigue emotional exhaustion errand paralysis mental health millenial burnout overwhelm perfectionism procrastination productivity self-care stress management task management work-life balance Aug 11, 2025

Why Simple Tasks Feel Impossible When You're Burned Out

When was the last time you stared at your to-do list and felt overwhelmed by the simplest things? Returning that package sitting in the corner. Scheduling a dentist appointment. Filling out a birthday card. These aren't exactly rocket science,...

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Shelley Boyd

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Shelley Boyd is the co-founder of the video production company, Shells & the Bear, and the host of the Beyond Burnout podcast. She and her husband John, along with a houseful of cats and dogs, live in Nashville, Tennessee.

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