You feel stuck. You dread Monday mornings. You stare at your screen for hours, unable to start simple tasks. Naturally, you tell yourself (and your boss): “I’m burnt out.” So, you take a week off. You go to the beach. You sleep 10 hours a night. But when you return to your desk on Monday, […]
Arjuna Syndrome vs. Burnout: Why a Vacation Won’t Fix Your Paralysis Read More »
It’s 8:55 AM on a Monday. You have your coffee. You have your to-do list. You are capable, qualified, and ambitious. But you can’t open your laptop. You aren’t “tired” (you slept 8 hours). You aren’t “lazy” (you want to succeed). But a physical weight in your chest is stopping you from starting. In 2026,
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The TL;DR Arjuna Syndrome is a modern psychological state characterized by decision paralysis, high-functioning anxiety, and a “moral fog” when facing high-stakes responsibilities. While originally described in the Bhagavad Gita, it perfectly mirrors 2026 burnout. The cure lies in The Gita Framework, specifically the transition from emotional paralysis to duty-based action (Dharma). It starts as
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