02 Nov You Didn’t Work This Hard to Be Miserable

Remember dreaming of being an astronaut or superhero as a kid? No one imagined growing up to be a burned-out professional buried in meetings, stress, and emails. 

And yet… here we are. 

The truth? It doesn’t have to be this way. 

You can reignite imagination, reconnect with purpose, and build a life that feels more alive than exhausted. But it starts with one thing: leading in a way that works with how your brain works best. 

Leader Tip: 
One way to get out of autopilot is to pause and reflect with gratitude. It reactivates the parts of the brain tied to motivation and meaning. 

Gratitude Prompts: 

• What mistake made me stronger this year? 

• Which teammate consistently shows up but goes unacknowledged? 

• What challenge did I overcome that once felt impossible? 

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