Ever found yourself frozen at your desk, staring blankly at your inbox, thinking: “I just can’t do this any more”? You’re not alone.

As a workplace psychologist, I constantly hear this from people who feel completely stretched to their limit. And research confirms it: nearly 48 per cent of us say we have experienced stress and anxiety at work in the last 12 months, according to Indeed. That overwhelmed feeling is far more common than you might think.

The relentless pace of work can leave us feeling burnt out and worn down, especially during winter.Credit: iStock

The relentless pace of modern work can wear us down, especially during winter. Shorter days and colder weather pull us inward. It’s a season long associated with rest and reflection, but instead of slowing down, we’re expected to keep sprinting at full speed. That clash between our environment and our workload creates a quiet friction, so it’s no wonder so many of us feel tired, foggy, or flat.

The first step to reclaiming your energy is understanding why you feel this way. Many of us have........

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