The feeling of ' always being on' on has become a quiet pandemic. I’m seeing it more and more with my clients; managers, leaders, employees, and even students. For those in emergency services or professions, it’s especially tough. The responsibility, emotional load, and constant sense of being needed can make it feel impossible to step away. When work, caregiving, and study overlap, switching off feels not just difficult; it can feel unsafe because what if things go wrong .
