We’re conditioned to celebrate productivity, perfection, and pushing through. But what happens when the very goals that once energized us start to feel hollow? When hitting milestones still leaves us feeling… anxious, disconnected, or vaguely dissatisfied?

Welcome to what we call the achievement hangover—that post-success emotional crash that high-performing women often experience but rarely talk about. It’s not burnout. It’s what comes after burnout recovery. And it’s surprisingly common.