Work fatigue isn’t just “being tired.” It’s deeper — like a slow, steady erosion of your energy, creativity, and motivation. It’s emotional exhaustion dressed up as "I'm fine" on Slack. If you're nodding along, you're not alone — and you're definitely not broken. Let's talk about why this happens and how to start climbing out of the Monday-forever loop.
We worry we’ll say the wrong thing, overshare, or make someone uncomfortable. But here’s the truth: mental health is already in the room. Whether we’re talking about it or not, it’s affecting how we show up every single day.
So how do we start having these conversations in a way that feels natural, respectful, and not weird?
Let’s walk through it—gently, together.
Work stress isn’t just “part of the job” anymore. It’s become a daily reality for many, and it’s affecting more than just how we feel—it’s reshaping how we work, how we show up, and how we connect with the world around us. As we continue to push through packed calendars, endless emails, and high expectations, we have to pause and ask: What is the cost of constantly running on empty?
Creating safer, softer spaces at work—one conversation at a time.
By following these tips, you’re a huge step ahead of the stress that can try to bog you down every day. However, if you ever find yourself struggling through life and are feeling depressed, seek help immediately. Asking for help is not only a means to avoid depression or self-harm, but it’s also a positive, because it means there’s someone there to take your hand and lead you to the light.
Stress is a natural and necessary human response that helps motivate us to achieve our goals as well as enable us to act quickly in situations of danger. However, long term, high levels of stress are detrimental to our mental and physical health. At work it decreases focus, productivity and effectiveness.
While some employees may begin employment with mental health challenges, others may develop these challenges throughout their professional careers. Stressful, unwelcoming, fast-paced, and sometimes even toxic environments typically do not foster good mental health at work. Employees may suffer from burn-out or not feeling seen or heard by the supervisors while feeling immense pressure to perform and provide with little support.
Employee mental health is a fundamental aspect of any workplace. How employees feel affects their day-to-day work and productivity levels. When companies ignore the role employee mental health has in the workplace, it leads to reduced productivity and poor job performance. Here’s How to Boost Performance and Retention by Supporting Mental Health
