This wellness-focused article addresses "excessive guilt" in workplace culture, drawing on Dr. Jennifer Reid's framework to distinguish between constructive guilt (which drives improvement) and destructive guilt (rooted in unrealistic expectations). Key insight: guilt stems from unmet expectations rather than actual wrongdoing. The piece identifies four traps—perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and illusions of control—and offers a practical equation (Guilt = Expectations − Reality) to help Thai workers identify when they're self-sabotaging. Relevant to SME culture shifts toward healthier work boundaries and mental wellness.