About Burnt Out

"Margarett, just don't burn out." Many people in my life are constantly cautioning me about burning out. They mention this when I call them stressed about things and when I call them enthusiastic about the opportunities and projects I have going on. I created this blog to document my life development and thoughts. It is a way of writing down my worries, inquiries, and passions. I titled it burn out because no matter what I say or what I experience, burning out is what significant people in my life always think about when I express anything. This blog is to help me process times when I feel burnt out, when I feel eager about life, and when I have questions. I may be processing my experiences through a lens of my identities, such as being a first generation college student, being Black, being a woman, being a Black woman, being in relationships, being overweight, growing up low income, and many other perspectives that I have. I invite you to read and talk with me as I manage these things and practice developing my writing. 

About Margarett McBride

I was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan.

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Major: Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience

Minor: Community Action and Social Change 

I was the President of the National Council of Negro Women at the University of Michigan (2017-18)

I am a PhD student in Developmental Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to study factors that lead to and diminish resilience for low income, minority youth. 

I have facilitated workshops for youth in community centers, youth in after school programs, and adults that recently were released from prisons. 

I am the oldest sibling with 3 younger siblings. 

I grew up in poverty and I still do not have financial stability. 

I have struggled with my weight for years. 

I love art (creating and appreciating). 

I am still learning. I will always be learning.