Fairygodboss

How do you survive a cliquey workplace without having to pretend to be someone your not?

This article by AnnaMarie Houlis first appeared on Fairygodboss and has been republished with permission.

We're the first ones to tell you that we can all use some more self-care practices in our lives. 

Small talk is about as dreary as the murky skies and as painfully vexing as the overcrowded parkway.

We’re all susceptible to work stress. Even if you’ve got your dream gig, there will no doubt be times that you’re stressing out about work.

I think we both sleep a little sounder curled up with each other. And as annoying and cliché as it sounds, it really won't last forever.

As I look around my office, I know that one in ten of my colleagues have social anxiety. But I still feel like it’s my secret problem.