Still Standing

Still Standing: Taking Care of Yourself When You're Chronically Tired and Stressed Out is a compassionate, science-informed guide for anyone navigating chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, or burnout—especially those who never get a break. Whether you're a working parent, caregiver, student, professional, or neurodivergent adult, this book offers practical, shame-free support for staying afloat when rest feels out of reach.

With gentle humor and zero pressure to overhaul your life, Jordan Blake Carter helps you understand what’s really going on in your body and brain. You’ll learn how to work with your nervous system, not against it, and build flexible self-care strategies for different energy levels. Topics include:

• The science of stress, fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation
• Why “just rest” isn’t always realistic
• Gentle nutrition and sleep support for overwhelmed bodies
• Emotional first aid and validating your inner experience
• Energy-based planning, low-demand connections, and sensory-friendly tools
• Special sections for neurodivergent listeners, including support for ADHD and autism

This is not another productivity guide. It’s not about “fixing” yourself. It’s about surviving and even healing—on your terms.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing help, overwhelmed by basic tasks, or invisible in your own exhaustion, Still Standing is your permission slip to stop striving and start caring for yourself in the smallest, kindest ways.

Perfect for fans of Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis, and Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey.