Are You Constantly On Guard at Work? You Might Be Experiencing Emotional Tax

Emotional tax is defined as a psychological burden, usually as a result of being different from those around you in terms of race or gender. 

Are you always on high alert, defending and explaining yourself when you really shouldn’t have to? Maybe you hide your true self, trying to deflect comments and inferences, trying to fit in and belong. If you have to do that, whether you’re shopping, going for a walk, at a party or in the office, you’re paying a steep emotional tax and must be exhausted.