Boundaries, Burnout and the 'Goopification' of Self-Care

Summary

The main theme is the evolution and critique of self-care, contrasting its radical feminist origins with the current consumerist culture. Key subjects include the multi-billion dollar self-care industry, the idea of care countering capitalism's ills, and psychiatrist Pua Lakṣmin's concept of "real self-care" as internal work. The practical takeaway is that genuine self-care involves setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, aligning values, and exercising power, which can lead to personal well-being and community change.