Am I Burnt Out or Just Tired of People?

You ever sit at your work desk and suddenly feel like throwing the whole laptop, job, and existential purpose into the bin? Yeah. It's me and my thoughts at 11:28 PM.

Lately, I’ve been in this weird space. That zone where the workload is not that heavy, but am still struggling with deadlines, and constructive criticism feels more like lowkey shade.

Like, it starts with small things — a snarky comment on your presentation, or someone giving “helpful suggestions” that feel more like micro-hits to your confidence. You try to take it positively, but some days it just feels like you are the problem.

Then the spiral begins:

“Maybe I’m not even good at this job.”
“Why can’t I handle pressure like others?”
“Why do I feel like crying at 3 PM every day?”

Suddenly, everything feels bigger than it is. The Slack ping becomes scary. A Google Meet invite feels like judgment day. The usual workload now feels like pushing a mountain with a teaspoon.

And the worst part? You're not even sure why you’re feeling this way. You're just... tired. Annoyed. Stuck.

Maybe I should quit. Start over. Find something new.

Cool. But where’s this magical ‘better opportunity’ hiding?

So now you’re in limbo:
Hating what you’re doing, unsure about where to go next, and starting to wonder if you’re just not capable enough.

Okay, breathe. Pause. Let’s rewire this.

Because here’s the real-deal: The world is chaotic. People can be unintentionally (or intentionally) rude. Workplaces sometimes forget that we're humans and not hustle-bots. And yes, even the best of us have days, or weeks, where motivation goes down in drain.

But what now? Let’s not stay stuck.

1. Separate criticism from self-worth.

Just because someone didn’t like your idea doesn’t mean you’re bad at your job. Learn to filter feedback. Some of it’s gold. Some of it’s trash. Know the difference. Don’t absorb everything.

2. Zoom out.

From the moment, this job, this bad week , it is just a chapter. (Ik, cliched easier said than done line) But we have to get out of this “I suck at everything” narrative. You’ve survived 100% of your tough days so far. This one too shall pass.

3. Talk to your people.

Not the ones who just say “you’ll be fine,” but the ones who get it. A good vent out session or just someone to say “dude, same” goes a long way.

4. Boundaries

I repeat! Set boundaries. If work's eating you alive, start drawing lines. Don’t reply to non-urgent pings after hours. Take your breaks. Use those leaves (even if its unnecessary).

Let me tell you once again;
You’re not incapable. You’re just living through the madness of capitalism with emotional intelligence and internet dependency. Which, honestly, is a lot to handle.

But you’re not alone in this.

So take your deep breaths and remind yourself: You are not behind. You are not failing.You’re allowed to feel lost, tired, and unsure. But you’re also allowed to keep going anyway! Cheers-

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