Sometimes burnout is burnout.

And sometimes something harder to name is happening too.

When workplaces feel emotionally unsafe, unpredictable, critical, or confusing, the impact can go far beyond tiredness.

You might lose confidence.

Trust in yourself.

A sense of safety.

Even parts of who you used to be.

If any of this feels familiar, this is your reminder:

You are not weak.

And you are not failing for being affected by an environment that hurt.

✅ ️Remember, the boos normally come from the cheapest seats. The moment you give the bullies the attention they've been wanting, you let them win. If you know you're doing the right thing, all you need to do is to continue marching. 🌼

© Jonathan Yabut

Duolingo’s been in the news for going all AI. Of course, if AI is your bag, that’s cool. But if you’re interested in learning language from resources made by real native speakers and humans…

Here are some suggestions…

Speaking/Listening

-Innovative Language (known for JapanesePod101, koreanclass101, spanishpod101 and their collection of 30+ language programs - teaches languages through conversations (you listen to a convo between two native speakers and then get it explained). Lessons are about 5–10 min on average in audio/video format https://www.innovativelanguage.com/online-language-courses

Pimsleur - similar approach as above but lessons are longer - 30 min and audio only - https://www.pimsleur.com

Reading

LingQ - learn by reading native content and breaking down the words inside. https://www.lingq.com/en/

ReadLang - a browser based tool that translates articles and books you read. https://readlang.com

Satori Reader - (for Japanese) - read level appropriate stories (my fav for reading)

Vocabulary

Anki - not sure if this needs extra explanation - most language learners love Anki’s flash card approach https://apps.ankiweb.net