two woman in an office. One sating she is fine when she is not fine

Why Women Suppress Emotions at Work—and the Pressure to Say “I’m Fine”

Why Women Suppress Emotions at Work and the Pressure to Say “I’m Fine” There’s a quiet sentence many women learn to perfect at work: “I’m fine.” It’s smooth. It’s socially acceptable. It keeps meetings moving. It prevents awkward follow-up questions. And for many women, it becomes a reflex—especially in environments where emotional expression is scrutinized. […]

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