The habits holding you back at work might be the ones you don’t even notice..

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The most capable, ambitious women often hold themselves back in ways they don’t even realize.

Here are 9 habits that quietly block career growth:

❌ Saying yes to every request (and burning out in silence)

❌ Downplaying wins instead of celebrating them

❌ Waiting until you’re “100% ready” before applying

❌ Avoiding conflict to keep the peace

❌ Thinking hard work speaks louder than visibility

❌ Taking on the “office mom” role without credit

❌ Staying loyal to a company that isn’t loyal back

❌ Holding back ideas for fear of being “too much”

❌ Believing networking is self-promotion

The shift? Small but powerful changes:

✅ Protect your energy by asking “Is this mine to solve?”

✅ Track and share your wins regularly

✅ Apply when you’re 60% ready, you’ll grow into it

✅ Speak up in the room (even if your voice shakes)

✅ Focus on impact, not just effort

✅ Share the load, mentorship is leadership

✅ Stay loyal to your growth, not just your job

✅ Build relationships at every level

✅ Reframe networking as visibility and influence

Small daily shifts can have a significant impact.

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