Why Stoicism Might Be Dangerous for Mental Health: A Therapist’s Perspective September 13, 2023 8:48 am Published by Zakia Ovington Comments Off on Why Stoicism Might Be Dangerous for Mental Health: A Therapist’s Perspective In the bustling hallways of Silicon Valley and throughout the tech world, Stoicism is often celebrated as the ideal mindset.... View Article
Finding the Strength to Stay in a Job You Don’t Care About With Retirement on the Horizon September 1, 2023 9:45 am Published by Zakia Ovington Comments Off on Finding the Strength to Stay in a Job You Don’t Care About With Retirement on the Horizon Retirement, that long-anticipated phase of life where the daily grind becomes a distant memory, may be tantalizingly close yet still... View Article
Cults in Suits: The Dark Side of Corporate Devotion August 17, 2023 1:49 pm Published by Zakia Ovington Comments Off on Cults in Suits: The Dark Side of Corporate Devotion While recently watching Netflix’s “How to Become a Cult Leader,” I was struck by the thought of the parallels between... View Article
Taking the Risk: Leaving the Golden Handcuffs in Pursuit of a Simpler Life August 9, 2023 6:47 pm Published by Zakia Ovington Comments Off on Taking the Risk: Leaving the Golden Handcuffs in Pursuit of a Simpler Life In the fast-paced modern world, many professionals find themselves in positions where they earn handsome salaries, receive enviable benefits, and... View Article
Exposed: The Dark Side of Office Politics and How to Survive the Lightning Rod Phenomenon July 27, 2023 3:46 pm Published by Zakia Ovington Comments Off on Exposed: The Dark Side of Office Politics and How to Survive the Lightning Rod Phenomenon In my work as a therapist for clients in corporate environments, I’ve often observed a curious overlap between the dynamics... View Article
Thriving Amidst Chaos: Outsmarting Toxic Bosses and Navigating the Minefields of Office Politics July 12, 2023 12:55 pm Published by Zakia Ovington Comments Off on Thriving Amidst Chaos: Outsmarting Toxic Bosses and Navigating the Minefields of Office Politics Working in a dismal workplace or alongside individuals who are toxic, abusive, or overly self-centered can be a draining experience.... View Article