When I was little, adults used to say it like it was a compliment: “She’s such an old soul.” I sat quietly at family gatherings. I didn’t interrupt. I listened more than I talked. I understood jokes ...

Over-functioning is when people take on more than their fair share, often to the detriment of their own well-being. It’s an insidious habit that disguises itself as diligence but may actually be ...

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I help high-functioning people who are capable, responsible, and outwardly “fine,” but feel anxious, exhausted, or overwhelmed beneath the surface. Many of my clients are used to holding everything ...

ADHD burnout can leave people feeling exhausted even after rest. Discover how cycles of hyperfocus, stress and over-functioning can drain the nervous system and lead to emotional and physical crashes.

The most exhausted leaders I know aren’t lazy – they're over-functioning. They say yes to meetings that don't need them, manage emotions that aren't theirs to carry, and solve problems their teams ...

Jayla and Mark are a high-functioning couple. They developed a strong connection in law school, partly over priding themselves on being so-called type-A personalities, as they are both highly driven, ...

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