REAL Self-Care: Burnout Is Not Your Fault & the Way Out with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
We Can Do Hard Things
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Placing blame on individuals for systemic issues
The metaphor of exonerating structures from responsibility and shifting it onto individuals exemplifies how societal structures make individuals feel accountable for issues beyond their control. People often blame themselves for stress and burnout, thinking they are at fault for not managing it well, when in reality, external factors like work stress and lack of childcare play a significant role. Encouraging self-blame by expecting meditation to solve systemic issues like overwork and childcare is unrealistic and unfair.
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