Working in the humanitarian sector can feel like juggling flaming torches—tight deadlines, endless deliverables, and life-or-death stakes. And then, enter the office jerk. These difficult colleagues can leave us feeling frustrated, demotivated, and sometimes ready to toss in the towel. Let’s face it, dealing with them is a massive drain on our time, energy, and mental space, often leading to stress, burnout, and a real hit to our quality of life—and impact. When that office jerk strikes, emotions run high, and staying calm and true to your values? Yeah, not always easy.

But don't worry! In this episode, you'll get:

• A short exercise to talk yourself off the roof when you feel like you're losing your mind

• Tips for setting effective boundaries like a pro

• Three mindset shifts to help you reframe the drama and think more clearly.

World Mental Health day is an opportunity to take stock of where we stand in the humanitarian sector, despite much progress made in this field over the past couple of decades. This episode looks at 5 persisting ideas and myths in the humanitarian sector regarding mental health that may not only be inaccurate but actually harmful. They make it harder to tackle mental health issues adequately, with serious consequences not just for aid workers, but also humanitarian organizations and projects, and ultimately, crisis-affected people and our collective ability to have a positive impact.  A myth-debunking episode.