Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failure—It’s a Symptom of a Broken System

Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a symptom of a system designed to keep us exhausted. Capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy thrive on overwork, making rest feel like a luxury instead of a necessity. Self-care alone isn’t enough when the world is built on extraction. So how do we push back? In this post, we’re unpacking the roots of burnout and exploring how collective care and systemic change are the real path forward.