âAs previously discussed…â (About that conversation that NEVER happened.)
âNo one else has a problem with this…â (Ah yes, classic âletâs make you feel like the problemâ energy.)
Gaslighting at work isnât always dramatic. Itâs not always a boss slamming their fists on the desk, screaming that youâre imagining things. More often, itâs sneaky. Itâs the little, insidious moments that make you pause and think, Wait⊠am I the crazy one here?
Itâs when youâre told something was âclearly communicatedââbut thereâs zero record of it.
Itâs when you voice a valid concern, and suddenly, youâre âtoo emotionalâ or ânot a team player.â
Itâs when they downplay your achievements, twist conversations, or rewrite history to make you feel like the problem.
Gaslighting thrives in toxic workplaces because it keeps employees second-guessing themselves instead of questioning leadership. And the longer youâre in that environment, the more you start internalizing it. You hesitate before speaking up. You over-apologize. You scan your inbox 10 times before sending a simple emailâbecause what if you did miss something?
But letâs get one thing straight:
đ« Your memory isnât faulty.
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Your gut feeling is trying to tell you something.
đ If it feels like manipulation, it probably is.
Workplace gaslighting isnât âtough love,â and it sure as hell isnât âprofessional development.â Itâs a control tacticâone designed to keep you compliant, quiet, and doubting yourself just enough to never challenge the status quo.
So, what can you do?
đ Start keeping receiptsâdocument conversations, save emails, and donât rely on verbal agreements.
⥠Trust yourselfâif something feels off, donât dismiss it.
đȘ Know when to walk awayâBe brave and set those boundaries (Or start updating that LinkedIn profile… just saying đ)
đ„ Ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start owning your power at work?
Gaslighters thrive on making you doubt yourself, but weâre not playing that game anymore. The Blueprint gives you the scripts, strategies, and confidence to call out BS, set boundaries, and demand the respect (and salary) you deserve. Ready to back yourself like never before? Join The Blueprint today.
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