This is such a clear framework. Thanks for laying it out so simply. One thing I keep seeing with clients (and myself) is how capacity shapes perception. When the nervous system is under-resourced, even inherently joyful work feels heavy, and the mind scrambles to label it as “misaligned.” Curious how you see this distinction... how do we discern genuine lack of fit versus a lack of internal margin to show up fully? It feels like a crucial piece that often gets skipped in energy-based advice.
That's a great question, Dr. Jen. I know when people are depressed they say that things that used to give them joy no longer do. Maybe the same happens with burnout.
What I've noticed is that there are themes to what lights people up and those persist over time (barring depression, etc.). So a person's past history would be the best guide.
But if a person just needs rest, it could be that they'll even need a break from doing what they love.
This is such a clear framework. Thanks for laying it out so simply. One thing I keep seeing with clients (and myself) is how capacity shapes perception. When the nervous system is under-resourced, even inherently joyful work feels heavy, and the mind scrambles to label it as “misaligned.” Curious how you see this distinction... how do we discern genuine lack of fit versus a lack of internal margin to show up fully? It feels like a crucial piece that often gets skipped in energy-based advice.
That's a great question, Dr. Jen. I know when people are depressed they say that things that used to give them joy no longer do. Maybe the same happens with burnout.
What I've noticed is that there are themes to what lights people up and those persist over time (barring depression, etc.). So a person's past history would be the best guide.
But if a person just needs rest, it could be that they'll even need a break from doing what they love.
Great info here. And it is logical!
Thank you, Mission. What did you like best?