High performers are often praised for their discipline, drive, and ability to keep moving under pressure. But those same traits can also conceal a deeper problem: a persistent state of stress that makes rest feel unsafe and recovery feel optional. In a recent article on operator syndrome, Jeffrey Robertson examines how capable people can become…

Home additions in Roanoke: navigating permits, codes and the calendar When Sarah and Marcus decided to add a 200-square-foot family room onto their 1930s Roanoke bungalow they expected dust, a noisy driveway and a new floor plan. They did not expect a month-long hold on their electrical permit because a tree canopy setback wasn’t shown…