11/13/2025
Therapist confession: we tell clients they don’t have to be productive 24/7… meanwhile we are fighting the urge to be productive even when we’re “resting.” 😅
One minute we’re deciding if we should finish treatment plans or let them go for the night.
Then we’re thinking about progress notes, debating if we should post on socials, or convincing ourselves to take a break.
Even watching a movie turns into:
“Wow… that character low-key has attachment issues. Should I use this in a session?”
Therapist brains don’t clock out easily.
But here’s the reminder we all need:
You are allowed to rest. Your value is not tied to your output.
If you feel stuck in that productive-but-tired loop… same.
We’re learning balance together. 🤍🌿