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REAL Self-Care: Burnout Is Not Your Fault & the Way Out with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

We Can Do Hard Things

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Guilt as an External Imposition

Guilt is perceived as a product of toxic systems like capitalism, white supremacy, and colonialism, not as an internal feeling. It is like a faulty check engine light in a car, giving no meaningful information but simply flashing. This analogy suggests that guilt should not be considered a moral compass, as it often stems from external expectations and can be dismissed as a false indicator of wrongdoing.

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