Stories That Keep You Burned Out, Stuck

There are stories you tell yourself that lead you to or keep you burned out. They become part of your belief system, which directs your decision-making, your actions, and your thinking. These stories keep you from getting what you really want, help maintain your high-stress levels, and cause you more problems. So, why do you keep telling them to yourself and others? What about them keeps you stuck with these tall tales on repeat?