It starts with a glance at your calendar—booked from edge to edge—and the sinking realization: there’s no margin for rest. For high-achieving professionals in leadership or caregiving roles, it’s easy to fall into a cycle of proving, producing, and pushing through. But what if success didn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being?

There’s a common belief that "letting go and moving on" is always the healthiest response to conflict. But what if holding onto a workplace grudge actually serves a purpose?

Most people don’t stew in resentment just for the sake of it. A lingering sense of injustice, frustration, or disappointment often signals something deeper—a boundary that was crossed, a value that was violated, or an unmet need that deserves attention.

Rather than forcing yourself to "get over it," consider how your reaction can be channeled into something constructive.