This is not a book you read once. It’s a professional field guide you return to when the load gets heavy. If you work in HR, leadership, or any role where you carry emotional responsibility for others, The Exit Interview for Stress was written for you. Designed as a concise, practical framework , this field guide helps you identify what you’re carrying, understand why it’s there, and intentionally release what no longer belongs to you—without leaving the work you care about. Using the familiar structure of an exit interview, Jason Michaels offers a clear, humane way to set boundaries, protect your energy, and regain clarity when stress becomes the norm instead of the exception. Short by design. Practical by intention. Built for repeat use. Inside this field guide, you’ll find tools to: Identify the patterns, expectations, and pressures that keep stress in place - Understand the emotional labor behind “holding it together” for others - Separate responsibility from over-functioning - Set boundaries that protect your time, energy, and well-being - Create healthier work and life rhythms without disengaging from meaningful work Whether you’re an HR professional, a people leader, or someone who quietly carries more than your share, this guide helps you step out of survival mode and back into clarity. The paperback edition is ideal for professionals who want a tangible reference they can mark, revisit, and return to during demanding seasons at work. This is not a book you finish and shelve. It’s a working resource designed to support clarity, boundaries, and sustainable impact over time. About the Author Jason Michaels, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-CP, is an HR leader, consultant, and author whose work focuses on practical, human-centered approaches to work, stress, and leadership. With more than a decade of experience supporting employees and organizations, he brings clarity, empathy, and real-world insight to the challenges of modern work. Jason Michaels is an HR leader, author, and workplace culture strategist with more than a decade of experience helping teams navigate stress, boundaries, and burnout. He writes practical tools for leaders who want to support people without carrying the emotional weight alone.