Slow down. Learn to be bored. Cook everything from scratch. Put down your phone. Stop trying to optimize your life. Where have you heard these self-help tropes before? If you're expecting a blog post about one of those books that blames the downfall of society on smart phones or about trad wives in an MLM peddling natural supplements to cure hyperactivity, good guess, but we were actually looking for "anti-capitalists." "But wait, Stacie, isn't that how you describe yourself?

If you’ve spent any time in self-help spaces, parenting forums, or workplace “professionalism” conversations, you’ve probably heard some version of "Don't be entitled. The world doesn't owe you anything." Entitlement is framed as one of the ugliest personality traits one can possess. It's selfish, unreasonable, and corrosive to relationships, they say. And yes, entitlement can cause harm when it’s paired with exploitation or disregard for others’ needs. But fear of being seen