When I refer to myself as "an overachiever” it is a FAR cry from a brag. If unfamiliar with my style of humor, know that I self-deprecate and use irony to soften the truth about an unhealthy relationship to work.

Maybe it started in childhood? I was the 4th of 6 kids, the eldest daughter, carrying expectations and responsibilities early. Both my parents were academically accomplished, and their standards were very high. Or maybe it came later where I learned to avoid humiliation/failure by working harder, longer, better. Whatever the origin, the cycle can be exhausting!

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Healthy High Performing Teams Start With How Managers Lead:

Healing means reclaiming joy, identity beyond work, and therapy… but it also requires workplaces to shift. Managers play a huge role in breaking (or reinforcing) that cycle. When leaders demand overextension they fuel burnout. With empathy, realistic priorities, and space for rest, managers can build healthier, more sustainable teams.

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