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[quote=Anonymous]Chiming in to say you are not alone. This very topic has been on my mind for the past year or so. I am in mid-40s.  For a while I thought the pandemic had a lot to do with it. We are coming out of something big, between trump and the pandemic.

Anyway, I will dissent to say that I disagree that a full time WFH position is the solution. I recently started going into the office 1-2x a week (hybrid) and there's something to be said for  being in an office and not being the default parent/house person.  Commutes are tiring--but i use mine to get some exercise.

Also, I have done the physicals and I am still tired, despite taking supplements and passing the physicals with flying colors.  Here is what I think I would focus on:

- sleep (I need to work on this)
- regular workout routine (can you workout during your lunch hour?)
- finding an activity/hobby that is just for you
- As much as I hate to admit it, I have tried to cut out processed foods and have stricter rules about snacking dinner.  It helps.

I really think its a mental exhaustion thing-- to paraphrase, there's always lots to do at work and home, and I never feel like I am "done." On weekends, I deliberately once in a blue moon ignore my calendars and to-do lists and have a zone-out/lazy day. I am not sure if that is a good habit or not. [/quote]

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