💙 A Note on Burnout in Community Care 💙![]()
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Caring for your community can be meaningful, and it can also be exhausting. Many of us feel a deep responsibility to show up, stay informed, support others, and respond when things feel urgent or heavy. Over time, that weight adds up. ![]()
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Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve stopped caring. It means you’ve been caring a lot, often without enough rest, support, or space to process your own needs.![]()
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It’s okay to:![]()
• Step back without disappearing![]()
• Say no without explaining![]()
• Take breaks from the news![]()
• Choose where your energy goes![]()
• Care quietly instead of loudly![]()
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Community care isn’t sustainable if it costs you your health or sense of self. Rest is not selfish. It’s how we stay present for the long haul.![]()
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If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone. Check in with yourself today, and take one small step toward rest, whatever that looks like for you.
❄️ This or That: Winter Hashing Edition ❄️![]()
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Cold weather, questionable choices. Tell us which side(s) you’re on in the comments! 👇![]()
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🧤 Wet Mittens or ✋Frozen Fingers?![]()
🥾 Waterproof Boots or 👟 Running Shoes?![]()
👖 Sweatpants or 🩳 Shorts Forever?![]()
☕ Hot Toddy or 🍺 Slushy Beer?