Monday's Suck

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Carole Steenson, One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.

You dread Mondays, wake up exhausted and can’t find energy for daily tasks no matter how much you rest. These are all signs of workplace burnout, which can result from toxic workplaces or patterns. Is your workplace toxic or is this just a rough patch?

Here are 5 red-flag patterns to watch for:

1. Blame Culture-Mistakes turn into witch hunts instead of lessons.

2. Chronic Overload-Unrealistic deadlines and “always on” expectations are treated as normal.

3. Silent Meetings-People hold back their real thoughts because speaking up feels unsafe.

4. Favoritism-Promotions, projects and praise consistently go to a select few without transparency

5. Gaslighting-Concerns are dismissed as “overreacting” or “not being a team player”

A challenging workplace pushes you. A toxic workplace erodes you.

The first step to change is to spot the pattern, name the pattern, own your power and decide what comes next.
You don’t have to normalize dysfunction. Leadership can be bold and humane. Book a free 30 minute Discovery Session to learn how leadership coaching can help you live a more empowered life at work.