When everything feels overwhelming, even simple tasks can feel draining.
Sending an email, making a decision, or starting a small chore may feel harder than it should.
This isn’t laziness. It’s a sign that internal load is already high.
Why Task Size Stops Mattering
When emotional load builds, the brain stops evaluating tasks by size.
Everything feels heavy because capacity is already strained.
Small tasks still require attention, decision-making, and emotional energy — which may already be depleted.
How Mental Load Amplifies Effort
Mental load makes effort feel expensive.
Each task adds pressure rather than progress, even if the task itself is simple.
This creates the feeling of being “tired before starting.”
Why Procrastination Shows Up Here
Procrastination often appears when capacity is low.
Avoidance isn’t about motivation — it’s about protection.
The brain delays tasks to prevent additional strain.
Why This Feels Confusing
From the outside, nothing looks wrong.
From the inside, everything feels heavier.
This mismatch creates guilt and self-blame, even though the response is natural.
How This Connects to Overwhelm
Feeling exhausted by small tasks is one of the clearest signs of overwhelm.
It points directly back to a deeper question:
Why Does Everything Feel So Overwhelming Lately?
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