Dear Darya: Why You’re So Tired All the Time (And It’s Not Just Your Schedule)

What if your exhaustion isn’t just about being busy?

In this Dear Darya episode, Darya responds to a listener question that so many women can relate to: Why do I feel tired all the time, even when I’m not doing anything extreme? This conversation goes beyond sleep, schedules, and productivity hacks to explore the deeper layers of exhaustion many women carry quietly every day.

Darya shares a personal reflection of her own current season — not necessarily feeling tired all the time, but feeling the weight of life being never-ending — and how that led her to recognize the power of open loops: the unfinished tasks, decisions, emotional loose ends, and background mental clutter that drain our energy more than we realize.

This episode also explores a deeper truth: sometimes the exhaustion is not only about what’s on your plate, but about the ways you may be leaving yourself behind while trying to hold everything together.

If you’ve been feeling mentally full, emotionally stretched, or like your mind never fully lands, this episode will help you understand why — and where to begin.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why exhaustion is not always about your schedule
• What “open loops” are and how they quietly drain your energy
• The hidden weight of mental clutter and emotional carrying
• How self-abandonment can become a deeper source of fatigue
• Why your tiredness may be a message, not a flaw
• Simple ways to start feeling lighter and more supported

If this episode resonated with you…

This is exactly the kind of work Darya supports women through in her coaching: helping you move beneath the surface of overwhelm, identify what’s really draining you, and create a life that feels more aligned, supported, and honest.

To learn more about working with Darya, schedule a discovery call here.

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend, send it to someone who’s been carrying a lot lately, or tag Darya on Instagram with your biggest takeaway.

Connect with Darya

Instagram: @daryamaeki
Email: hello@daryamaeki.com

Loved this episode?

Please rate, review, and share Tea Talk with Darya — it helps more women find these conversations and feel a little less alone in what they’re carrying.