You’ve probably heard it: “Break the burnout cycle.”It shows up in self-help books, Instagram tips, and calming voices promising rest if we just try harder.

But for many of us — especially those of us who are neurodivergent — that advice doesn’t land.It feels like blame dressed up as care.And when we follow it and still feel tired? It makes us wonder if the problem is us.

In this new video, I talk about what burnout really looks like when your brain works differently, why most wellness advice misses the mark, and what care can actually look like when we start being honest about the world we live in.

There’s no fix here.Just truth and self-compassion.

If this speaks to you, I hope you’ll share it — or just take a quiet breath and know you’re not alone in this.

See you in the comments 💬— Tonya

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