Everything is fine. Actually, things are going really well. So why can't you enjoy it? Why does happiness feel like a setup for disappointment? If you're constantly bracing for disaster, your nervous system is trying to protect you from a pain it still remembers. Here's what's really happening.

Many high-achieving women crave rest but feel anxious, guilty, or restless when they finally slow down. This post explores why rest feels so difficult, how the nervous system and perfectionism contribute to burnout, and how EMDR therapy can help create lasting change.