Realising how little headspace I actually have

[HernanBrooke]

I’ve noticed recently that I don’t really have much mental space left at the end of the day. Even simple decisions feel heavier than they used to.
It’s made me more aware of how often I automatically put other people’s needs first without really checking in with myself. Not in a dramatic way, just small everyday things that add up over time.
Trying to be more conscious of that and see what happens.

I definitely feel like this! I am now much better at a) lowering my standards b) realising when I’m dangerously low and just stopping and resting

I definitely feel like this! I am now much better at a) lowering my standards b) realising when I’m dangerously low and just stopping and resting

Same here

I am so sick of making decisions - I feel like that's all I do.

At the end of the day I'm just mentally zonked

I really relate to this and you’ve put it into words so well. By the end of the day my brain just feels full and even small decisions feel weirdly heavy. I also catch myself automatically putting other people first without really thinking about it and it’s usually lots of tiny things rather than one big thing. Noticing it feels like an important step though so I hope it helps you in some way.

I really relate to this. It’s amazing how you don’t notice it happening until one day even deciding what to eat or whether to reply to a message feels exhausting. I think that quiet, constant putting everyone else first just chips away at your headspace without you realising. It’s not burnout in a dramatic sense, just a slow drain. Being aware of it is probably a big first step though, even noticing and naming it feels like reclaiming a bit of room for yourself.