If you've ever wished you could just "switch your brain off," you're not alone. Overthinking isn't a personality flaw. It's often your brain trying to protect you. Understanding why can be the first step towards finding some peace.

Ever taken a weekend off only to feel just as exhausted on Monday? If rest never seems to recharge you, it might not be because you're doing rest wrong. It might be because your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode for much longer than you realise.