My name is Coach Annmarie Wangui, your career bff.
I survived a job that became so toxic that at one point I ended up hospitalized.
Eish, it's hard to describe just how bad things had gotten. And me being in HR professional, it was even more painful – I felt like I should be maintaining a healthy workplace, not drowning in toxicity.
The constant stress, unrelenting pressure, and the negative vibes were slowly nibbling at my mental and physical health.
At first, I thought I could manage it – I mean, I'm hardworking, right? But as time went on, the damage was undeniable.
Hindsight, my friend, is a powerful thing. I now see that during those tough times, I was barely surviving, not really living.
The toxicity had infiltrated every corner of my life. I'd spend nights tossing and turning, racking my brain over work issues that seemed insurmountable.
I was always on edge, my health suffered, and relationships took a hit.
Leaving that gig and jumping into a new role felt like stepping into fresh air after a storm.
Suddenly, I could see how much the toxic environment had twisted my perspective.
Slowly, it dawned on me just how much I'd changed.
As I settled into my new job, I began noticing the difference like day and night.
It was like a weight lifted off me.
But, don't get me wrong, there were scars left behind – my confidence was shredded.
Doubt became my shadow. Trusting co-workers or bosses felt like a foreign concept.
It's like I lost not just who I was, but the knack for navigating a healthy work scene.
Reality struck hard during my first review in the new gig.
The feedback was positive, but deep down, I felt like I wasn't reaching my potential.
It was a tough pill to swallow, seeing how deep the toxicity had eroded my self-belief.
That moment sparked a fire in me to do something about it.
I knew that if I didn't deal with the aftermath of that toxic job, it would keep haunting me, sabotaging any chances for growth.
The road ahead was rough, but I was determined to rebuild my confidence, regain trust, and reshape my mindset.
And so, my journey began. I uncovered the power of healing with intention, nurturing resilience, and setting healthier boundaries.
But here's the kicker – finding real solutions wasn't a walk in the park. It took research, expert advice, and heaps of trial and error.
This path was marked by ups and downs, moments of frustration, and steps backward.
It wasn't a straightforward route; there were times I felt like I was retracing my steps more than moving ahead.
But the resilience I was building became my anchor.
Those tough moments made me realize how huge the challenge was – shifting from survivor to someone who thrives, reclaiming my identity from toxicity's grip.
The journey of healing was a reality check – the effects of a toxic job linger long after you leave.
But it was also a testament to the human spirit's ability to heal, to evolve.
Now, having gone through it and seen the transformation firsthand, I'm committed to helping others – LIKE YOU– on their path to recovery and empowerment.
