You’re Not Lazy — You’re Exhausted, Underpaid, and Uninspired

You’re Not Lazy — You’re Exhausted, Underpaid, and Uninspired

If you’ve ever felt guilty for “being lazy,” stop right there.You’re not lazy. You’re burnt out. Underpaid. And stuck in a job that zaps your energy and creativity. Let’s get real: Why “Lazy” Is the Wrong Word People throw “lazy” around like it’s a personality trait. It’s not. It’s a symptom.When you’re working too hard … Read more

If You’ve Ever Cried in a Work Bathroom, This One’s for You

Office worker wiping tears in workplace bathroom, feeling overwhelmed.

Let’s not sugarcoat it — crying in the work bathroom is a universal, miserable experience. The cold tile walls. The bad lighting. The feeling that you have to pull it together before anyone notices. If you’ve been there (maybe last week, maybe yesterday), this one’s for you. 💔 Why It Happens (And Why It’s Not … Read more

Why I Left a “Good Job” That Was Slowly Destroying Me

Person feeling stuck at office job while dreaming of freedom and a better life.

Ever had a job that looked perfect on paper but felt like it was stealing a piece of your soul every day? Yeah… me too. Everyone said I was lucky. I had benefits, decent pay, job security. It was a “good job” by most people’s standards. But inside? I was burned out, anxious, and constantly … Read more

Your 9–5 is Not Job Security. It’s Just Expensive Anxiety

Your 9–5 is Not Job Security. It’s Just Expensive Anxiety

Let’s be real. We’ve been told a 9–5 job is the “safe” choice — the responsible path, the grown-up thing to do. But if you’ve ever sat at your desk, stomach in knots, wondering if one mistake will cost you your job… that doesn’t sound safe. It sounds like expensive anxiety. I used to believe … Read more

This Is What Burnout Feels Like (And Why I Finally Listened)

This Is What Burnout Feels Like (And Why I Finally Listened)

Burnout doesn’t show up all at once. It creeps in — slow, quiet, and sneaky. At first, I thought I was just tired. “It’s just a busy week,” I told myself. But the weeks kept piling up, and I kept dragging myself through each day like a zombie in work clothes. Burnout feels like being … Read more