Today's Tea: Soft Opinions & Hot Takes for Saturday, May 3
- Publish date: since 2 day
Serving soft opinions that no one asked for — but we know you’ll sip.
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Soft Opinion:
You don’t need to earn rest. You’re allowed to just... be. No side hustle. No productivity guilt. No “I’ll chill after I finish this.”
Hot Take:
Hustle culture is the modern-day scam. Romanticizing burnout? Out. Setting boundaries and reclaiming your peace? In. We’re not glamorizing 16-hour days anymore — that badge of honor is dusty. Your worth isn’t tied to how much you grind, how many emails you send, or how exhausted you feel by Friday.
The Real Tea:
Rest isn’t lazy. It’s survival. It’s soft power. It’s you saying, “I don’t have to break myself to be successful.” So go ahead — log off early, cancel that thing you said yes to out of guilt, or take a nap without explaining yourself.
Need Permission? Here it is:
– It’s okay to skip the hustle.
– It’s okay to rest before you burn out.
– It’s okay to just exist.
Mini Rebellion Checklist:
– Block one hour on your calendar for nothing. Literally name it “Do Not Disturb.”
– Mute one “rise & grind” account that makes you feel like a slacker.
– Romanticize your slow day: soft music, tea, journaling, doing less on purpose.
Closing Sip:
You’re not behind. You’re not lazy. You’re just tired — and rest is your protest. So go ahead and stretch, sigh, snooze, scroll slowly. You’re allowed.
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