Find Your Hidden Energy Drains at Work

A Guided Audit to Reclaim Your Energy

You're good at your job. Really good, actually.

You're the one people come to when they need something done right. The one who remembers the details, smooths over conflicts, and somehow keeps everything running. On paper, you're thriving—but inside? You're running on empty.

You wake up already overwhelmed, mentally rehearsing your day before your feet hit the floor. By the time you're in your first meeting, you're monitoring your tone, managing everyone else's emotions, and carrying a to-do list that never seems to get shorter.

You end the day depleted—snapping at the people you love, doom-scrolling to numb out, or lying awake replaying conversations you wish you'd handled differently.

And the worst part? Everyone else seems fine. They leave at 5pm without guilt. They don't overthink every email. They're not responsible for keeping the peace or anticipating everyone's needs.

So you wonder: What's wrong with me? Why can't I handle this like everyone else?

Here's what's actually true: There is nothing wrong with you. Things don't have to be this way. It is possible to do your job well and still have energy left for the people and things you love.

Does this sound like you?

Yes, I Deserve This

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Here's the thing: Knowing you're overwhelmed is different from knowing why you're overwhelmed and specifically what is draining you.

    This audit helps you see the exact patterns, behaviors, and hidden work that are depleting your energy. Once you see them clearly, you can address them. Until then, you're just trying to rest your way through a pattern that keeps repeating.

  • The assessment takes 20-30 minutes. The daily tracking takes 3-5 minutes a day for 3-5 days. The action planning takes another 15-20 minutes.

    That's less than 90 minutes total—spread across a week.

    If you don't have 90 minutes to figure out why you're exhausted all the time, that's exactly why you need this.

  • This isn't busywork. It's a structured assessment designed to give you clarity, concrete next steps, and a personalized action plan.

    The tracking component is what makes it powerful—you'll be noticing your energy in real time, which reveals patterns you can't see when you're just thinking about it. If you complete the process, you will walk away knowing exactly where your energy is going—and what to do about it—so you can actually make changes that stick instead of just understanding why you're tired.

    If you complete the process, you will walk away knowing exactly where your energy is going—and what to do about it.

  • You might. But you also might realize that small, specific shifts—setting one boundary, delegating one task, saying no to one type of request—could make your current situation sustainable.

    Either way, you'll get more than just clarity—you'll have a concrete action plan with specific steps you can actually take.

    You'll know the truth about what's draining you and exactly what to do about it—so you can move forward with confidence instead of second-guessing yourself constantly, and finally have energy left to spend time with people you love, pursue hobbies you've abandoned, or simply enjoy a quiet evening without collapsing in exhaustion.

  • his is a downloadable PDF workbook with fillable sections. You can print it and write in it, or type directly into the PDF.

    You complete it at your own pace, on your own timeline—so you can finally pinpoint what's draining you and create a clear plan to protect your energy.

    When you protect your energy, you'll actually have the capacity to be present with your family, enjoy your weekends without dreading Monday, pursue creative projects or hobbies, and show up as the person you want to be—not just the person your job needs you to be.

What's Actually Draining You (And Why No One Else Sees It)

Here's what's actually happening: You're doing hidden work that no one else sees—and it's draining you dry.

You're not just managing your own workload. You're:

  • Absorbing everyone else's stress and emotions in meetings

  • Anticipating problems before they happen and quietly fixing them

  • Smoothing over conflicts and keeping team harmony

  • Taking on tasks outside your job description because "it's easier to just do it myself"

  • Managing up, down, and sideways emotionally

  • Being the person everyone leans on—but with no one to lean on yourself

This work is real. It takes energy. And it counts—even if no one acknowledges it.

But you worry that if you stop doing this work—if you set a boundary, say no, or slow down—you'll:

  • Disappoint people who depend on you

  • Lose respect or be seen as difficult

  • Seem selfish or uncaring

  • Prove that you're not as strong as everyone thinks

  • Let your team down or cause things to fall apart

So you keep going. You keep saying yes. You keep carrying it all.

And meanwhile, you're burning out.

Why You Feel This Way (It's Not What You Think)

The truth is, you're not struggling because you're too sensitive or not strong enough.

You're struggling because:

  • Your nervous system is overburdened. It's been running in survival mode for so long that "calm" feels foreign.

  • Your strengths are being weaponized against you. Your attunement, your care, your ability to read the room—these aren't weaknesses. But they are being exploited.

  • You've internalized the message that your needs don't matter. That asking for help is inconvenient. That professional success requires self-sacrifice.

  • You don't even realize how much you're carrying because so much of this work is invisible—even to you.

You feel:

  • Exhausted, even after a full night's sleep

  • Resentful, but guilty for feeling that way

  • Invisible, like the work you're doing doesn't count

  • Overwhelmed, like you're drowning but everyone expects you to keep swimming

  • Confused, because you're doing everything "right" but it still feels wrong

And here's the hardest part: You're starting to wonder if you're the problem.

Nope, You Are Not the Problem

This isn't just about being tired.

If you keep going like this, here's what you risk losing:

  • Your health—headaches, digestive issues, constant tension, burnout that turns physical

  • Your relationships—because you have nothing left to give when you get home

  • Your sense of self—you're so busy being what everyone else needs that you've lost touch with who you actually are

  • Your career—because ironically, the thing that's making you valuable (your care, your sensitivity) is the thing that's going to break you

This work you're doing? The hidden labor, the emotional management, the constant accommodation?

It's not sustainable. And deep down, you know it.

Hi, I'm Rachel—And I See You!

I'm Rachel Wilson, LCSW and certified yoga therapist. I work with sensitive people in demanding professional roles who are carrying a lot of behind-the-scenes responsibility—and quietly paying for it with their health, energy, and sense of self.

I bring nearly two decades of experience helping people reconnect with their bodies, understand their stress responses, and heal from what's hurt them. I also bring my own lived experience as a sensitive person navigating responsibility, leadership, and care for others—learning what happens when you consistently put yourself last.

I see you. And I've worked with hundreds of highly sensitive, deeply attuned professionals just like you—people who are brilliant at what they do but exhausted by how much it costs them.

Here's what I've learned: You don't need to become less sensitive. You need support that actually works with how you're wired.

That's what this audit is for.

How It Works

This is a guided process designed to help you see where your energy is actually going—and why you feel depleted.

Not in a vague "I'm overwhelmed" way, but in a clear, grounded way that helps things click.

Step 1: Notice the Patterns
Identify the hidden demands, emotional labor, and habits that are quietly draining your energy—so you can finally stop wondering why you're always exhausted and start seeing the real sources of your depletion.

You'll discover patterns like "I always take on the emotional labor in team conflicts" or "I spend 2 hours a day on tasks that aren't actually my responsibility" or "I'm the one everyone vents to but I have nowhere to process my own stress."

Step 2: Track Your Energy
Over a week, observe what depletes you, what supports you, and how your body signals overwhelm—so you can catch the warning signs before you hit empty and actually trust what your body is telling you.

You'll learn to recognize "My shoulders are up by my ears—that means I'm taking on too much" or "I feel sick to my stomach before this type of meeting" or "I'm completely drained after covering for my coworker again."

Step 3: Make Small Shifts
Choose a few clear boundaries or changes that will give you more breathing room right away—so you can stop sacrificing yourself to keep everything afloat and actually have energy left at the end of the day.

You might decide "I'm going to stop checking email after 7pm" or "I'm going to take a real lunch break three times a week" or "I'm going to stop being the person who volunteers for every extra task"—and you'll have a concrete plan for how to make it happen.

Ready to See What's Actually Draining You?

You don't have to keep doing this alone.

This is a practical, guided audit that helps you see what you can't see on your own—so you can stop wondering what's wrong with you and start making changes that actually protect your energy.

Yes, I Deserve This for $19.99

What Changes When You Do This

When you complete this audit, here's what changes:

You'll be able to:

  • Name the invisible work you're doing (which is the first step to changing it)—so you can stop feeling guilty for being tired and start advocating for yourself with clarity.

    • Instead of thinking "I don't know why I'm so drained," you'll be able to say "I spent 3 hours today managing other people's emotions and that's not in my job description." You'll finally be able to explain to your partner why you're exhausted even though "you just sat in meetings all day."

  • See where your energy is actually going (instead of just feeling drained and not knowing why)—so you can stop blaming yourself and start making informed choices about what you take on.

    • You'll realize "Oh, I'm exhausted because I answered 47 Slack messages before 10am" or "I'm depleted because I spent my entire lunch break being everyone's sounding board." Then you can actually decide what needs to change instead of just pushing through.

  • Set boundaries that feel doable (not dramatic or guilt-inducing)—so you can protect your time and energy without the constant fear that you're letting everyone down.

    • You'll be able to say "I can't take that on right now" or turn off Slack after 6pm or decline a meeting that's not essential—without spending the rest of the day worrying that everyone thinks you're selfish or lazy.

  • Say no without spiraling into "I'm a bad person" thoughts—so you can preserve your capacity for what actually matters without drowning in guilt.

    • You'll be able to decline the extra project, skip the optional social event when you need rest, or not volunteer for the committee—and then actually enjoy your evening instead of lying awake replaying the conversation and wondering if everyone hates you now.

  • Trust yourself to make decisions that protect your energy—so you can stop second-guessing every choice and feel confident in what you need.

    • You'll know "I need to work from home tomorrow" or "I need to take a real lunch break" or "I need to delegate this task"—and you'll actually do it, instead of overriding yourself and pushing through until you're completely depleted.

  • Stop over-functioning in ways that don't serve you—so you can save your energy for the work and relationships that actually matter to you.

    • You'll stop being the person who takes notes in every meeting, follows up on everyone's action items, or fixes problems that aren't yours to solve. You'll have energy left to be creative in your actual work, be present with your kids at bedtime, or finally start that project you've been putting off for months.

Why This Works (And Why It's Different)

This audit is different because:

  • It's designed specifically for highly sensitive, deeply attuned professionals. Not generic time management. Not "productivity hacks." This is about the specific ways your sensitivity gets exploited at work.

  • It makes the hidden work visible. You can't change what you can't see. This audit helps you see—clearly and specifically—where your energy is going.

  • It's gentle, not prescriptive. You're not going to be told to "just set boundaries" or "stop caring so much." This is about working with who you are, not against it.

  • It's actionable. You'll walk away with concrete steps you can take this week—not someday, not when you have more time, not when things calm down. Now.

  • It's affordable. For the price of a nice burrito bowl, you get a tool that could fundamentally shift how you experience work.

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Yes, I Deserve This