Why Self-Care Isn't Working: A New Approach to Burnout

Burnout and self-care have become popular terms. We hear them on social media, in self-help books, and in podcasts. And it makes sense: burnout is widespread because we’re living in a culture that’s fast-paced, future-focused, and obsessed with productivity and achievement. But why are we still so burnt out despite all of the tools, tips, and conversations around self-care? In this blog post, I’m going to help you understand why, and offer a perspective that will actually help you practice real self-care.