Let’s get one thing straight:Your job should challenge you, not destroy you.But in too many workplaces, burnout, anxiety, and even physical illness are brushed off as “just part of the grind.” Spoiler: That’s not okay. Here are 6 signs you might be in a toxic work culture — and how to start protecting your peace, […]
Your Job Isn’t Supposed to Make You Sick: Recognizing Toxic Work Culture Read More »
We’ve all done it.You’re exhausted, but you keep showing up.You feel sick, but you answer that one last email.You’re breaking inside, but you smile in the meeting anyway. “Pushing through” is celebrated. But here’s the truth: it’s slowly burning you out. Let’s talk about why this constant grind is not heroic — and what healthier
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When I moved countries, no one warned me how loud the silence could feel. Loneliness wasn’t just missing people — it was feeling unseen in rooms full of strangers, unheard in conversations I couldn’t quite follow, and unknown even to myself. Here are 5 simple, real, and heart-fueled ways I found connection again — even
Loneliness Abroad: 5 Ways I Found Connection After Moving Countries Read More »
Moving to a new country isn’t just about visas and luggage — it’s about identity, loneliness, pressure, and invisible grief.If you’ve migrated alone, you know the silent weight that comes with it. People see the adventure, but they often miss the mental load. This post is for anyone trying to rebuild life from scratch —
Mental Load of Starting Over: What No One Tells You About Migrating Alone Read More »
Have you been feeling off lately, but can’t explain why?You might be on the road to burnout — and it doesn’t always hit like a big crash. Sometimes, it whispers in your habits, your sleep, and even your mood. Here are 10 subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs you may be heading toward burnout — and how
📝 10 Warning Signs You’re Headed for Burnout (and What to Do About It) Read More »
I thought I was just tired.I told myself, “It’s just a bad week.”But the bad week turned into months… and one morning, I simply couldn’t get up. No alarms, no emails, no deadlines could move me. My body had made the choice I couldn’t. Burnout had crept in quietly. I wasn’t crying every day. I
I Didn’t Know I Was Burnt Out — Until I Couldn’t Get Out of Bed Read More »
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