As February reminds us to celebrate love, it's also an opportunity to remember the person we often care for the least: ourselves. A gentle reminder that self-care isn't selfish. It's essential.

A reflection on workplace intimidation, professionalism, and remembering that no paycheck is worth sacrificing your dignity, mental health, or peace.

Burnout doesn't always announce itself. Sometimes it arrives one long day at a time, quietly dimming the fire that once came so naturally. The good news is that even the smallest spark can become a flame again.