Bills to pay, people to support, alarms that never respect weekends. When responsibility feels like a rucksack full of bricks it can be tempting to stay under the duvet or hide behind a pity party. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so there is no charge and you are welcome to join with your camera off or first name only.

Therapist James Elliott MSc begins by naming the weight that many men carry in silence: pressure to earn, to protect, to fix every problem. You will learn how chronic overload hijacks motivation, why procrastination looks like laziness but is often fear, and how self-shaming digs the hole deeper rather than pushing you forward.

The practical section gives you tools that work in real life:

• Two-minute starter routine that builds momentum on days when energy is zero

• Responsibility audit sheet to separate genuine duties from guilt-driven extras

• Pocket rest breaks that recharge you without turning into a lost afternoon

• Accountability options that keep you on track without nagging or judgement

Ask questions, type in the chat, or just listen. You will leave with a printable action plan, guidance on spotting early burnout, and a list of helplines if life ever tips from heavy to unsafe.