Why doesn't rest fix burnout, no matter how much of it you get? The Depletion Point breaks down why burnout is a specific, three-dimensional pattern — not simple tiredness — that rest alone rarely resolves. Then it gives you the tools to actually recover, drawing on Conservation of Resources theory and polyvagal-informed nervous system regulation. Inside, you'll learn to: Tell exhaustion, cynicism, and collapsed accomplishment apart Understand why burnout spirals instead of leveling off Regulate your nervous system with targeted, physiological tools Build real recovery into an ordinary day, not just a vacation Renegotiate the load that made recovery necessary in the first place This is Book XIII in The Inner Work Series, a set of practical, research-grounded guides for understanding your own mind and building healthier relationships with the people in it.