Learning to tell the difference between escape and recovery.
I used to be convinced that my desire to get away was a sign that something was wrong with my life.
If I was dreaming about a weekend alone, more freedom, or a break from my responsibilities, I assumed it meant I had chosen the wrong path.
The small shift came when I started seeing those feelings differently.
Sometimes the urge to escape isn't really about escape. Sometimes it's simply a sign that you're exhausted.
I think I spent years treating how tired and overwhelmed I felt as information about my life, when it was often just information about my energy level.
That may sound like a small distinction. For me, it changed a lot.