Emotional Exhaustion & Depleted Capacity
Understand emotional exhaustion and how to rebuild capacity.
When Energy Is Low but Stable
Energy is reduced, but it is not falling.
The system remains intact, even while running low.
This window separates exhaustion from failure, allowing low energy to exist as a stable condition rather than a warning or a deficit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I "burnt out" or just "tired"?
This is the distinction between Fatigue and Collapse. In this model, fatigue is "Low but Stable Energy." You are "done," but your structure is still "upright." Collapse is "Structural Fragmentation." By naming your state as "Low but Stable," you provide a "Safety Signal." You realize you have "spent your budget," but you haven't "broken the bank." This allows for a restorative "rest arc" rather than a "panic-driven" shutdown.
How do I prevent fatigue from turning into collapse?
By "Respecting the Floor." When energy is low, stop all "pursuit loops." In the Meaning Density Model™, collapse happens when we try to "push through" fatigue using Status-based willpower. By honoring the fatigue and "landing" in your current state of "low energy," you preserve your structural integrity. Rest becomes a "functional task" rather than a "sign of weakness," allowing for a full and rapid recovery.