i wrote this poem about burnout is the product of an era of my life when I felt overwhelmed by the daily endeavours of navigating the journey of life. Balancing multiple commitments and striving to live up to expectations can easily lead to exhaustion. However, in a world that is dominated by hustle culture, the thought of stepping back to take a break is a thought that is often frowned upon.

Learning how to balance rest with productivity is a skill that I am still trying to master to this day. However, I have come to realize that on the days when I take a moment to recalibrate, I end up feeling better than ever before while also experiencing more joy when doing the things I love. Hustle culture has its pros, but the daily grind can be exhausting at the same time: this poem was meant to encourage my peers to make time for self-care.