I'm trying to buy a house, but my budget is tight

I've got a 500k mortgage and a 5k salary, I'm basically just renting money from the bank at this point

I've been trying to practice self-care by journaling my emotions,

but mostly I just write 'same' every day.

I'm trying to save for a down payment on a house

but so far I've only managed to save enough for a decent Craigslist couch

I told my manager I was feeling burnt out and needed a break from the constant hustle.

He just smiled and said, 'That's not burnout, that's just the fuel for your fire!'