Some exhaustion is not caused by lack of rest. It is the accumulated cost of decisions the body has been resisting. This article explores the somatic ledger, burnout, inner authority, and the hidden mechanics beneath chronic strain.

Understanding Inner and Outer Authority in Human Design reveals the difference between how we make decisions and how we share wisdom. Inner Authority guides the choices that keep you in integrity with your design; Outer Authority refines into the wisdom your mind offers to others. Learning to distinguish the two is the key to living your Design.