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(Re)align · Jan 21, 2026

The Overwork Trap

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Natalie Shieh · (Re)align

In this cartoon installment, I wanted to take a lighthearted poke at our complicated relationship with the “grind.”

For a long time, I thought “setting boundaries” was the end goal. I figured if I just ate better and slept more, the restlessness would vanish. But I quickly learned that boundaries only protect your energy—they don’t tell you how to use it.

The Hot Take: We often feel we have to do more just to prove our worth. But when you stop grinding, your brain can finally lift its head to spot what’s broken and, more importantly, imagine what’s possible.

The Takeaway: Boundaries protect your energy. Leadership is how you use it. Whether for your work, your family, or navigating life, personal well-being is simply the fuel for purposeful strategy.

Read the original on realignproject.substack.com

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