I’m so excited to announce that my new book Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life (Simon & Schuster, February 10, 2026) is now available for preorder.
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In the upcoming edition of The Psychology Lab, I explore the topic of spoilers–who likes them, who hates them, and what the research tells us about the psychology behind those preferences.
Coworkers with annoying habits are everywhere. But when does a pet peeve cross the threshold and become an issue that you need to address? Here’s some guidance:
#coworkers#stress#burnout#teamwork
Failure might feel personal but it’s not about you–it’s about your system and approach. Figure out how to improve them and try again.
#failure#psychology#mindset
If you never hear back from a company after doing a few rounds of interviews with them, here’s what getting ghosted by them probably means: In short–it’s not you; it’s them. This is why:
#Interviewing#stress#HR#ghosting
Recovering from burnout might actually make you fall back in love with your current career. Don't mistake the exhaustion and numbness that come with burnout for a dislike of your career or your job. It’s hard to feel connected to what you do when you’re burnt out.
When couples begin to drift apart it isn’t necessarily because they stopped loving one another. In today’s edition of The Psychology Lab, I dive into some of the reasons this happens and what you can do to stop the drift once it begins.
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Do you know of people who’ve complained to HR and if so, what was the outcome? In some companies, HR are discouraged by management to help employees as much as they would like to. Read the room and assess the company culture first. Speaking up shouldn't cost you your position.
If you want to take a workplace complaint to your human resources department, stop to consider the following: Does the company culture support complaints or punish complainers?
More images of my book Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life in various workplaces have come in. Keep them coming! Thanks to @drmariasokolina & the firefighter (who wished to remain anonymous).
#stress#burnout#psychology
When adulting starts to feel completely overwhelming, simply trying to force yourself through it can lead to total demoralization. Give yourself permission to pause. You don’t have to adult every day.
#selfcare#motivation#feelings#psychology#mentalhealthawareness