Don’t be Work Martyrs folks!!

Especially in light of Simone Biles’s brave decision, Lisa Orbe-Austin, PhD’s Instagram post today really resonated with me.

Don’t be Work Martyrs folks!!

No one will remember in 10 years that you missed your great friend’s wedding, except for you and your regrets.

Shouan Riahi: I’m sorry I missed your wedding because I didn’t have enough confidence and self-love to stand up and say “I need to go.” I kick myself for it every day; and no one at work remembers that I stayed.