We made it to Day 31, and I want you to pause for a moment and take a deep breath. Because if we’re being honest, this work is heavy—and sometimes, it takes more from us than we realize.
Burnout isn’t just exhaustion. It’s the slow erosion of passion, joy, and connection. It’s the creeping detachment that turns our purpose into an obligation and our communities into a burden. And if we don’t name it, it will consume us.
We are not meant to sustain this work alone. Today, we’re talking about burnout—how to recognize it, how to heal, and how to lean into community care for restoration.
This isn’t just about self-care. This is about reimagining the way we hold space for ourselves and each other.
Lessons & Community Input
Today’s conversation challenged the narratives around grind culture, emotional labor, and individual resilience. Some key takeaways:
✅ Burnout isn’t just about exhaustion—it’s about emotional disconnection.
✅ Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a necessary part of sustainable activism and community care.
✅ The systems we fight against are designed to drain us—we have to be intentional about replenishing ourselves.
✅ Collective healing is just as important as personal healing. We can’t heal in isolation.
✅ Accountability doesn’t just apply to harm—it applies to ensuring we don’t burn out ourselves or each other.
This is the work. And if today’s discussion resonates, now is the time to deepen your commitment to sustainable activism.
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