Ever crush a launch, ride the high, then slam into a wall of fatigue and shame? We dig into the push-crash-shame loop many founders and leaders know too well, and we swap the old “fix your mindset” script for a wiser lens: your nervous system is running a survival program, not a moral failing. When the pace of AI, constant pings, and shifting priorities stack up, your body hits the brakes to keep you safe - no matter how strong your willpower is.
We share Janeen's story of outward success and inner turmoil to spotlight how chronic adrenaline and sleepless hustle create hidden wear and tear. From there, we unpack the science behind motivation. Drawing on self-determination theory, we contrast controlled motivation (status chasing, fear of "not enough") with autonomous motivation (purpose, values, meaning) and explain how your why literally changes your stress response. Purpose still involves pressure, but it lowers cortisol spikes and speeds recovery, turning threat into challenge instead of keeping you stuck in fight or flight.
Then we get practical. You’ll learn three fast, on-the-fly regulation tools: the physiological sigh to drop heart rate in seconds, orientation to widen focus and signal safety, and grounding through the feet to end mental spirals during Zoom marathons.
We also challenge “rest” habits that keep your system jacked (doom-scrolling and high-arousal shows) and trade them for simple, embodied resets like breath, movement, nature, and real connection. Finally, we audit mantras that quietly burn us out and offer a better one: find yourself, then get to work. Safety isn’t soft; it’s the foundation of consistent performance, clarity, and creativity.
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