Tag: neurodivergent burnout

Soft, muted illustration of a quiet sitting room with an armchair by a window, a steaming mug on a wooden table, and an unopened book resting under a hand in an orange sleeve, suggesting a paused, uncertain moment of rest.

When Time Off Isn’t Restful: Neurodivergent Brains and Unstructured Days

For many neurodivergent people, holidays and unstructured days can feel more draining than a working week — not because something is wrong, but because structure does more cognitive work than most people realise. This article explores why time off doesn’t always feel restful, and offers gentle, low-pressure approaches to making unstructured time a little more inhabitable.

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