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Burnout Isn’t Weakness. It’s Accumulated Exposure
Burnout at work builds when you have been “fine” for too long without recovery. Burnout rarely happens overnight. It is usually the result of sustained pressure, high expectations, and emotional strain without enough recovery. People who care deeply about doing great work are especially vulnerable, because they keep pushing long after the warning signs show up. Here is the direct truth: burnout at work is not a character flaw. It is a signal. What Burnout at Work Often Looks
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


Recognizing Toxic Workplace Signs — and Choosing Your Next Step
Toxic workplace signs are data. Use them to build clarity and a plan. When work starts costing you your sleep, your peace, or your confidence, it’s time to pause. Not every stressful job is toxic—but persistent dysfunction has a way of becoming normal over time. Knowing toxic workplace signs helps you stop second-guessing yourself and start making decisions with clarity. Toxic Workplace Signs (Beyond “Busy” or “Stressful”) A toxic workplace isn’t occasional friction—it’s per
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


When It’s Not Psychologically Safe to Speak Up at Work
Psychological safety at work shapes your ability to perform, contribute, and stay well. If you’re walking on eggshells, choosing words carefully, avoiding questions, staying quiet in meetings—your nervous system is doing extra work. Psychological safety at work impacts performance, decision-making, and your ability to do strong work. If it’s missing, you don’t need to gaslight yourself. You need a strategy. What Psychological Unsafety Often Looks Like No one disagrees in mee
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


Working for an Abrasive Boss Without Losing Your Confidence
Dealing with an abrasive boss requires calm strategy and self-protection. If you’re replaying conversations in your head—wondering what you should have said—it’s a sign your system is working overtime. Dealing with an abrasive boss can chip away at confidence because the goalposts feel unclear and the tone feels sharp. You may not be able to change their personality, but you can protect your performance, reputation, and well-being. What Abrasive Behavior Often Looks Like Imp
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read
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