You feel guilty when you can't get things done, call yourself lazy for scrolling instead of working, and believe your worth depends on how productive you are - but laziness isn't a character flaw. It's your nervous system telling you that you're overwhelmed and running on empty.Jon and Josh explain why what we call laziness is usually burnout, how chronic stress shuts down the part of your brain responsible for getting things done, and why productivity hacks won't fix a stressed-out nervous system.When you're constantly overwhelmed, your brain switches into protection mode - making it nearly impossible to start tasks, think clearly, or make decisions.The solution isn't another planner or organizational system. It's learning to recognize when your nervous system is overloaded and responding with practical support instead of self-judgment.If you've been pushing through exhaustion or beating yourself up for not being more productive, this episode will help you understand what your brain is actually trying to tell you.SKIP AHEAD:(01:00) Why we judge ourselves for needing rest(04:00) How productivity culture weaponizes laziness(08:00) Why Western culture values doing over being(13:00) What happens in your brain when you're overwhelmed(18:00) How stress from one area affects everything else(24:00) Body signals we mistake for laziness(32:00) The shame cycle that keeps us stuck(38:00) Simple tools that actually work(43:00) How to be compassionate with yourself📧 Sign up for the nonstatic newsletter to never miss an episode🧠 Visit Inspire Services for mental health resources and supportP.S. If this episode helped you understand your own patterns with productivity and rest, share it with someone who might need to hear this too.

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