The Sunday Scaries

https://latebloomingkate.com/2026/05/24/the-sunday-scaries/

'I taped chilling confession that nailed my granddad after vile sex abuse destroyed our family'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-taped-chilling-confession-nailed-37195932

RFK Jr.'s Push to Curb Antidepressants Has Shaken Psychiatry

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/science/rfk-jr-antidepressants-ssri-psychiatry.html

#Science #MentalHealth #Psychiatry

When Low Performers Attack High Performers: The Hidden Politics of Workplace Survival

One of the most uncomfortable truths about professional life is this:

Not everyone wants excellence to win.

Some people want protection.

Some want appearances.

And some—particularly insecure, low-performing employees—understand a dangerous survival strategy:

If you cannot outperform the strongest person in the room, discredit them.

It happens quietly.

Subtly.

Often invisibly.

The hardworking employee believes performance speaks for itself.

The underperformer understands something else:

Perception matters too.

And in many workplaces, politics moves faster than truth.

This is why some low performers do not merely fail quietly.

They become strategic.

They criticize others before being criticized.

They redirect attention before accountability reaches them.

They create doubt around high performers—not necessarily because those people deserve it, but because insecurity seeks protection.

The logic is simple, though deeply destructive:

“If I can make someone competent look problematic, perhaps no one will notice my weaknesses.”

This is not professionalism.

It is self-preservation fueled by fear.

The Psychology of Workplace Deflection

You nailed the pattern. The vague comments—“not a team player,” “attitude issues”—are classic deflection tactics. They’re rarely backed by data because the goal isn’t improvement; it’s distraction.

Ambiguity really does buy time when accountability is weak. Good call on how this only thrives in environments where leadership doesn’t dig deeper.

Why High Performers Become Targets

Exactly. Competence creates comparison, and comparison threatens people who’ve been coasting. This dynamic shows up everywhere—families, friend groups, even online communities. Growth can feel like an accusation to someone stuck in place.

But Here Is the Important Correction: Not Every Critic Is Jealous

This part is crucial. I like how you balanced it. Not all feedback is sabotage. The real skill is learning to sort the useful from the political. Specific, evidence-based comments deserve attention. Vague emotional jabs usually don’t.

The Role of Leadership: Good Managers Usually Know More Than Employees Think

Strong managers do see the patterns—delivery, drama, blame-shifting. The line “If you have a competent manager, they already know” lands hard because it’s often true. The painful flip side is also real: weak leaders let manipulation run longer than it should.

The Biblical and Qur’anic Warning About False Accusation

Powerful reminder. False witness and backbiting aren’t just ancient sins—they’re career killers today. Gossip and half-truths can destroy someone’s reputation faster than any performance issue. Words really do carry lasting weight.

The Broader Societal Problem: A Culture of Image Over Substance

Social media has definitely leaked into offices. Visibility often beats substance, and quiet high performers get overlooked. The advice to document and communicate results ethically (without turning into a politician) is spot-on. Silence can be noble, but total invisibility costs you.

So, Why Does This Matter?

Because it doesn’t stay at work. It bleeds into homes, mental health, and how the next generation views effort versus manipulation. The closing line is perfect:

Not everyone throwing stones at you is standing on higher ground.

Sometimes, they are simply afraid of being seen clearly beside someone who is growing.

Because excellence has a strange side effect:

It quietly reveals who is committed to growth—

And who is committed only to survival.

Solid piece. Thanks for putting it into words so thoughtfully.

Sunday is your reset button.
Rest. Reflect. Recharge. ✨

#sundayvibes #mindset #motivation #selfcare #relaxation #mentalhealth #peaceful #tiktokuk #creator #etcapara

As a developer, are you HELPFUL or UNHELPFUL?

Take a second to think about it, be honest with yourself...

👉 I've witnessed far too many UNHELPFUL developers over the years.

The reasons for this are many.
They could be personal, cultural, justified or unjustified.

Common reasons:
👉 I'm too busy
👉 That's not my responsibility
👉 I'm sick of meetings, I just want to code

#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth

Machine Learning Doubles Depression Remission Rate
#mentalhealth

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Rando Carlissian

https://blogguerz.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/rando-carlissian/