Stop being a martyr at work. Aim for sustainable success instead

Five tips for replacing work martyrdom with sustainable success.

Casually mentioning canceling a doctor’s appointment or skipping something personal to take on more work has become the new humblebrag. It’s rarely treated as a big deal, and often, it’s delivered with self-deprecating pride: “Oh, I’ll just cancel my doctor’s appointment to crank this out,” or “I was up until midnight finishing that deck.” These aren’t just updates, but quiet auditions for “Most Dedicated Employee.”