Anterior cingulate cortex flooding, and prefrontal cortex shutdowns are real. They happen when our brains get overwhelmed by too many tasks, emotions, or sensory inputs. We’re not lazy, we’re managing system overload. To avoid burnout and shutdowns, it helps to use tools like Spoon Theory which is a way of tracking your energy like a limited currency. Ask: What actually drains me the most? Schedule in intentional rest, not just recovery from collapse Balance high-demand tasks with low-effort, no

Prefrontal cortex

Orbitofrontal cortex