Burnout is Real (and you are not lazy)

What is Lazy?? Not you, just too much

April 16, 2025

If you’ve been dragging lately, staring at your client notes like they’re written in ancient hieroglyphics, or fantasizing about switching careers to goat farming… you might not be lazy. You might just be burnt out.

Burnout isn't about doing too little — it’s about carrying too much for too long. And therapists? You’re often carrying everyone else’s stuff on top of your own. It’s no wonder your tank’s empty.

🔹 Signs You Might Be Burnt Out

  • Dread before every session

  • Emotional numbness or irritability

  • Cynicism about your work (or your clients)

  • Fantasies of escape (yes, even to that goat farm)

  • Feeling like you’re always behind, no matter how hard you work

Sound familiar?

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The good news: burnout isn’t a character flaw. It’s a signal. A signal that something has to shift.

🔹 What Helps?

  • Take fewer clients (yes, really!)

  • Reclaim your breaks—don’t spend them doom-scrolling

  • Offload admin tasks (👋 Practice Yak can help!)

  • Reconnect with parts of the work that bring you joy

  • Say no to one thing this week. Just one. (Can you do it???)

  • Consider consulting with someone—burnout loves to hide in isolation

🔹 Therapists Need Therapists
You already know this. But just in case you need the reminder: you’re not above needing help. Therapy, peer support, supervision—all of it counts.

💼 Practice Yak Can Help
If you’re spending more time on admin than on actual therapy let us know how we can help!!

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Final Yak:
You can’t pour from an empty cup. And if you’re tempted to push through the burnout? Just remember: even the strongest yak needs a break on the trail.

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Get in Touch:

Have any questions or need immediate assistance? Don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]. We’re here to help you succeed!

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Best regards,
Lane
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