Always Tired, No Matter How Much You Sleep?

You wake up feeling just as drained as when you went to bed. Even after a full night’s rest, the fatigue lingers, and by the end of the day, you’re left with that familiar sense of running on empty.

You cross things off your to-do list, but it never feels like enough. The day slips by, and you’re always on to the next thing, never quite able to slow down or feel truly accomplished.

It’s not just the physical exhaustion—it’s the mental drain, too. You’re going through the motions, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that something’s missing.

I understand. I’ve been there too.

High-achieving perfectionists like you often focus on what will help them succeed, rather than what will bring them true joy. You've spent a lifetime reaching your life and career goals, yet no amount of success seems to bring lasting fulfillment. Why is that? At the heart of it is the belief that nothing you do is ever quite good enough. As a result, you constantly strive to "perfect" everything in order to earn respect and admiration, but these moments of praise only provide short bursts of happiness. The fear of losing that approval can be overwhelming, leaving you trapped in a cycle of stress and self-doubt.

When perfectionism takes hold, it can lead to chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, and burnout. It’s a pattern that, in the end, feels anything but perfect.

But here’s the good news:

You don’t have to keep living this way.