Calendar creeping fills every spare moment with meetings.
Role creeping piles on extra tasks that don’t belong on your plate.

The result? Overcommitment, overwhelm, and burnout.

A full calendar doesn’t equal productivity, and doing three jobs for one paycheck isn’t success.

When employees feel guilty about taking time off, they don’t actually rest. Instead, they:
- Check emails on vacation.
- Worry about being judged.
- Come back just as burned out as when they left.

Rested employees better employees. But PTO only works if people feel safe taking it.

Overnight emails aren’t a sign of dedication—they’re a sign of poor planning.

If it’s truly critical, pick up the phone. If it’s not, let it wait until the morning (or schedule it to send later).

Boundaries are how you build strong, sustainable teams.

Burnout happens because of:
- Overwhelming workloads
- Lack of support
- Toxic work environments

If companies want to support wellness, they need to address the root causes:
- Give employees more control over their work.
- Reduce unnecessary demands.
- Set the example at the leadership level.

Performance reviews should never feel like a waste of time.

Yet so many do. Why?
Because they lack what matters: clear, actionable feedback.

Confusion breeds burnout. Clarity builds confidence.

Feedback isn't just about past performance. It's about guiding future success.

Micromanaging doesn’t just slow down your team—it sends a message:
“I don’t trust you.”

The best leaders aren’t in the weeds. They set clear expectations, delegate, and then step back to let their team shine.

Micromanagement kills creativity, motivation, and morale.

You're skipping lunch.
You're staying late.
You're even dreaming about deadlines.

An impossible workload isn't a personal fault—it's a systemic problem.

You can’t outrun this kind of workload. But you can start protecting your time and energy.

"We're like a family here."

Sounds nice, right? But it's often a red flag.

Here's what it can really mean:
- Unpaid overtime becomes "pitching in."
- PTO guilt trips replace real rest.
- Boundaries blur because "family comes first."

Work isn't family. It's work.

Every unnecessary meeting sends this message:
My time is more important than yours.

The average employee spends 31 hours/month in unproductive meetings.

Over time, this leads to frustration, disengagement, and burnout.

Are you saying yes because you’re scared to say no?

Before making a decision, ask yourself:
"Am I doing this because it aligns with my goals—or because I’m scared of the consequences if I don’t?"

Fear-based choices keep you stuck.
Values-based decisions help you grow.

If you want a career that lasts, you gotta focus on balance as a critical skill.

It keeps you sharp, physically healthy, and mentally grounded.

Balance lets you keep loving your work without sacrificing yourself.

It’s possible to build a career you love without losing yourself along the way. 🫶

You can’t do this alone. Let’s talk about finding the right people.

➡️ Role Model – Shows you what’s possible

➡️ Mentor – Shares hard-earned wisdom.

➡️ Coach – Gives you honest feedback

➡️ Cheerleader – Believes in you

➡️ Sponsor – Opens doors for you

Each role brings something unique.

A company asked employees if they were stressed.

Folks said yes.
Their solution? They fired the stressed employees.

Yes, this actually happened.

Let’s break down what went wrong—and what leaders should learn from this. 🧵