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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Social media users have created a voyeuristic environment where we can easily get caught up in “comparisonitis.” You get stressed when you’re not working and find downtime difficult or completely wasteful. Some familiar sources of comparison are Facebook, Instagram, and biographies of “successful” people.

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How to Work for A Difficult Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Have stress reduction and coping mechanisms in place. You may have to use your anger and stress to fuel being productive. Or it could be that he is just mentally ill, has some sort of addiction, or low self esteem. The point is, no one will care more about your career than you. Figure out how to cultivate that.