Ah, the dreaded performance review. One of the most dispiriting aspects of work is having our output rated negatively. It stings, can be embarrassing, and often leads to deep uncertainty about our worth. And yet, no matter how we feel about them, performance reviews are here to stay. When somebody is paying you for something, … Read more
Category: Stoicism and Work Sounds like a terrible idea, but in this case, there’s real merit in it. It’s a form of exposure therapy; the more you do it, the less you hate it. Plus, you know, you get better at it! This is such a valuable life skill – one that’s relatively easy to … Read more
How can work be so exhausting when you’re just sitting at a desk, sending emails? Grafting down a mine is exhausting; sitting isn’t. It’s all about the fatigue of entanglement. The tools that promised to simplify your day now compete for attention like over-eager interns. The meeting that was meant to clarify things adds three … Read more