“I feel guilty for being tired. Others are going through so much more, and I feel like I don’t have the right to complai

“I feel guilty for being tired. Others are going through so much more, and I feel like I don’t have the right to complain,” shares one of our followers with our expert in the “Ask a Psychologist” series.

Such thoughts can arise when we compare our own struggles to those of others and begin to feel that our difficulties are not as important, explains practicing psychologist Yana Kobets. As a result, even the simple need to pause and rest can feel like something we haven't earned or don't deserve.

Why do we sometimes feel uncomfortable admitting that we're exhausted, and how can we acknowledge our own feelings without guilt? Our psychologist explains. Read her full response here: https://stolarfund.com/projects/ask-a-psychologist-answers-to-questions

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