Making Money During Neurodivergent Burnout: What Is Realistic and What Is Harmful
During neurodivergent burnout, many income strategies that previously worked become unsafe. Burnout reduces cognitive capacity, emotional regulation, and physical energy.
Burnout and Income
Burnout is a state of nervous system overload, not a motivation problem. Income advice that assumes pushing through or optimizing productivity can worsen recovery.
What Is Realistic
Income during burnout must prioritize reduced cognitive load, predictability, and protection of recovery time. Maintenance is often safer than growth.
What Is Harmful
Self-directed work, urgent deadlines, and variable income often accelerate burnout.
Summary
Burnout-compatible income focuses on stability and recovery, not optimization.