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Sleep and Money Are Free Therapy

You don’t need a therapist; you need eight hours of sleep and a paycheck that doesn’t feel like Monopoly money. But instead of addressing that, society wants you to journal about your “gratitude” while eating instant noodles and dodging eviction notices. Cool. Thanks.

Look, therapy is great. It’s life-saving for many people. But not every existential crisis needs a deep dive into your inner child. Sometimes, you’re just tired because your boss thinks PTO stands for “Prepare To Overwork.”

Let’s talk about the real problem: We’re burnt out, broke, and blaming ourselves for feeling like crap.

1. The Real Villain: Capitalism in a Yoga Pose

Burnout isn’t a personal failure; it’s a feature of the system.

76% of workers feel burned out (because Karen in HR keeps calling your 9 PM Slack messages “team building”).

Meanwhile, your company hands out “mindfulness workshops” instead of paying you enough to survive.

What they don’t tell you: Burnout isn’t cured by a breathing exercise—it’s cured by not needing to work two jobs to afford eggs.

2. Your Body’s Screaming ‘Nap,’ and You’re Screaming Back

That meltdown you had over accidentally sending the “k” text? That wasn’t unresolved trauma; that was your brain asking for a timeout.

Sleep deprivation = instant chaos: It’s scientifically proven that your sleep-deprived brain is 100% more dramatic.

Missed deadlines, spilled coffee, accidentally liking your ex’s Instagram post—are you emotionally unstable or just operating on 3 hours of sleep and spite?

Pro Tip: Before booking that $200 therapy session, try closing your eyes for longer than a sneeze. Revolutionary.

3. Your Wallet is the Real Trigger

Raise your hand if financial stress is your “love language.”

40% of Americans can’t handle a $400 emergency, but your landlord wants $400 extra a month for “market rates.”

Inflation is basically a giant joke where you’re the punchline.

Therapy can help you process feelings, sure. But it won’t make your car payment or lower the cost of groceries. Sometimes, you don’t need coping strategies—you need someone to admit you’re being scammed.

4. Self-Care? More Like Self-Scam

Self-care isn’t sipping wine in a bubble bath while your to-do list stares at you from across the room. It’s not buying a $50 scented candle that smells like “relaxation” and regret. And it’s definitely not downloading your company’s wellness app.

You want to fix burnout? Stop glamorizing exhaustion. Stop normalizing broke. Start demanding naps and raises.

Rest and Money Are Revolutionary Acts

Let’s get real. You don’t need another journaling prompt about gratitude. You need sleep, money, and the courage to tell your boss that “wellness week” is insulting.