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Burnout is not the same as stress. It drains energy, changes mood, and leaves many men feeling numb or far from themselves. This blog explores the key signs of burnout, how it affects the body and mind, and two grounding tools that can help you start feeling more like yourself again, square breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.

Emotional numbness is a quiet signal that something inside needs care. Many men feel flat or disconnected without knowing why. This blog breaks down what numbness really means, why it shows up, and how small steps can help you feel like yourself again.

International Men’s Day is a reminder that men deserve care, support, and space to slow down. Many look steady on the outside but feel tired or numb on the inside. This blog explores the quiet pressures men carry and how counselling can help them reconnect with themselves and the people who matter most.

Written by Evan Vukets, RCC , Registered Clinical Counsellor in Abbotsford, BC. I support men in Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, and online across BC. Learn more about me When I hear the phrase “toxic masculinity,” I feel an instant reaction in my body. It is like a quiet “ick.” Not anger, not defensiveness, just a deep unease. Because even though I understand what people mean when they say it, something about the phrase does not sit right. It is meant to call out harm, thing