This is part 1 of a 3-part series on toxic work environments.

The term "toxic" is thrown around so often that it has all but lost its meaning. It's hard to know what truly is toxic and what is something we just don't like.

In this series, I'll dive into how to start discerning what is toxic, what you have control over and how to think about your career in a way that will serve you.

This episode deals specifically with toxic coworkers. But the principles can be applied to anything that is a part of your work life but doesn't have a direct impact on you completing your duties.

Part 2 will dive into toxic bosses or anything that does have a direct impact on your work.

And Part 3 will explore toxic jobs, meaning tasks, hours, or conditions that are not ideal.