Working With You is Killing Me: Freeing Yourself from Emotional Traps at Work

Why I recommend it

This offers practical help for work relationships that take up too much emotional energy. It helps us notice the patterns we keep getting pulled into.

What it changed in my thinking

Noticing my reaction gives me a little more room to choose what happens next. That’s a useful place to begin with boundaries.

Who it’s useful for

People dealing with a draining colleague or manager.

A tension or limitation

Some situations need help from the organization or a way out. Coping better isn’t always the answer.