Gemotions

The morning commute, usually a time for quiet reflection, had become a minefield of self-criticism for Olivia. Each stop on the train brought fresh reminders of the disparity. The new senior manager, barely her age, seemed to glide through her workday, while Olivia felt stuck in a rut.

Her hands clenched as she replayed every mistake, every misstep, every time she could have spoken up or taken on more responsibility. Her shoulders slumped.

She started to question her career choices. Did she make the wrong decisions? Was she even good enough? The doubts gnawed at her, filling her mind with the what ifs.