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Is your job stressing you out more than it should?

In this episode, we break down why work can feel overwhelming, how workplace pressure is often manufactured, and what actually is worth caring about in your career. Learn how to set boundaries at work, stop overidentifying with your job, and focus on what truly impacts your long-term career growth, mental health, and financial stability.

If you struggle with workplace anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or feeling like every mistake is the end of the world, this episode will help you reset your perspective and protect your peace while still being successful.

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Being liked at work is not the same as being respected — and confusing the two can quietly stall your career.

In this episode, I break down the difference between being an office celebrity and a personality hire, why one leads to promotions, credibility, and career growth while the other often hits a ceiling, and how being “fun,” “easy,” or “great culture fit” at work can actually hurt your long-term professional reputation.

We talk about workplace visibility vs value, how managers really decide who gets promoted, why personality hires are often overlooked for leadership roles, and what to do if you feel visible at work but not taken seriously. This episode is especially for high performers who feel stuck despite working hard, getting praise, or being well liked by their team.

If you want to grow your career, earn respect at work, and stop being boxed into the personality hire role, this episode matters.

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If you’re ambitious, driven, and still feel like you’re constantly behind, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Clock In, I’m joined by Israa Nassir, trained-therapist, writer, and mental health advocate, to break down toxic productivity — why high achievers are especially prone to it, and how ambition can quietly turn into anxiety, burnout, and chronic self-pressure.

We unpack:

• Why productivity culture makes even successful people feel like they’re failing
• How ambition gets tied to self-worth and identity
• Why rest feels uncomfortable (or even unsafe) for high performers
• How “doing more” becomes a coping mechanism, not a strategy
• What a healthier relationship with work actually looks like

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, anxious when you’re not being productive, or like no amount of success ever feels like enough — this conversation will help you understand why you feel this way, and how to start breaking the cycle.

About the guest:
Israa Nassir is a trained-therapist, speaker, and the author of Toxic Productivity. Her work focuses on burnout, emotional resilience, and unlearning hustle culture. You can learn more about her work at israanasir.com and pick up her book here: https://www.israanasir.com/toxic-productivity

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