Each morning, simply choose three actions for the day ahead that will move you a tiny step closer to where you want to be in a year’s time.

The solution? To work out what really matters to you – and align your behaviour with it.

Misalignment burnout arises from the negative feelings that arise when our goals don’t match up to our sense of self.

By allowing yourself to occasionally hit the pause button and step away from the constant pressure, you create space for growth and creativity. By doing less today, you can do more of what matters tomorrow.

This difference between what we do automatically when we’re feeling drained and what would actually rejuvenate us shows that the ways we rest are rarely restful.

Doomscrolling, binge-watching TV shows, mindlessly checking emails or WhatsApp notifications – these are the ways we sabotage our feel-good emotions during our downtime.

like Nhat Hanh’s awakening bell. Life isn’t about maintaining focus all the time. It’s about allowing space for little moments of serendipity and joy.

Breaks aren’t a special treat. They’re an absolute necessity.

To conserve our energy levels during a work session, we need to find ways to replenish our energy.