Self-esteem and self-worth are both essential, but they are not the same. Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself based on wins and external validation. Self-worth is the solid ground beneath it all, the unwavering knowledge that you matter.

Feeling like the world’s falling apart while you’re expected to reply to emails and pretend everything’s fine? You’re not alone. This post dives into collective burnout, compassion fatigue, and what it means to stay human when everything feels heavy, plus a few evidence-based ways to protect your peace without tuning out completely.