Before You Call Yourself Lazy, Ask What You're Carrying

Loved more than you Know · Aug 26, 2026 · 19m

You know what needs to be done, but you cannot seem to make yourself begin. The dishes are waiting, the emails remain unanswered, and even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Before you decide that you are lazy, pause and ask a more compassionate question: What have I been carrying?

Sometimes difficulty functioning is not a character defect. It may be connected to exhaustion, grief, illness, emotional overload, fear, perfectionism, caregiving responsibilities, or an unrealistic workload.

In this episode of Becoming Whole, we explore the following:

• The difference between unwillingness and…