If you’ve ever felt unmotivated, scattered, or unable to focus, you might’ve called yourself lazy.
But what if that’s not the truth?
What many of us are experiencing isn’t laziness. It’s overstimulation.
Notifications, expectations, social pressure, constant comparison, and the need to always be “on” have quietly overwhelmed our nervous systems — especially for Gen Z and millennials.
What Overstimulation Actually Feels Like
Overstimulation doesn’t always look dramatic. It often shows up as:
• Feeling exhausted but unable to rest
• Scrolling without absorbing anything
• Avoiding tasks you care about
• Feeling irritable, numb, or mentally checked out
This isn’t a personal failure. It’s your brain asking for relief.
Why Rest Feels So Hard
We’ve been taught that rest must be earned. That slowing down means falling behind. That productivity equals worth.
So instead of resting, we push through — until our bodies force us to stop.
What Helps (Without Adding More to Your To-Do List)
• Reducing noise, not adding motivation
• Creating mental permission to pause
• Wearing reminders that validate rest instead of hustle
Sometimes something as small as a comforting phrase can help interrupt the guilt spiral.
“Mentally on a Hammock” exists for days when your body is present, but your mind needs a break.
Final Thought
You’re not lazy.
You’re responding to a world that rarely lets you slow down.
You’re responding to a world that rarely lets you slow down.
And acknowledging that is the first step toward real care.