People-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional labor aren't personality traits—they're survival strategies you learned to stay safe and loved. If you're exhausted from performing, that's not failure. It's a sign you're ready for something different: authenticity.

Burnout isn't a personal failure—it's what happens when capitalism rewards overwork, patriarchy exploits unpaid labor, and systems are designed to extract everything from you. Self-care won't fix this. We need systemic change and collective care.

The myth of the 'good' feminist says you must be perfect—read all the right books, attend every protest, never make mistakes. But perfectionism is a tool of oppression designed to keep us small and burnt out. Real feminism is messy, imperfect, and liberating.

Political stress isn't theoretical—it's a legitimate response to real threats. If you're exhausted from caring, anxious about the future, or feeling crushed by the weight of it all, you're not alone. Here's how to protect your mental health while staying engaged in the fight.

Traditional New Year's resolutions are designed to make you feel inadequate. They reinforce perfectionism, hustle culture, and comparison that keep you striving for impossible standards. This year, try a feminist approach to goal-setting that actually honors your humanity and values.

Election anxiety isn't just in your head—it's a real response to constant political stress. If doomscrolling, sleepless nights, and tense conversations are draining you, these evidence-based strategies can help you cope without disconnecting from what matters.