This deceptively straightforward exercise—taking time at the end of the day to write down your thoughts, worries, wins, and plans—can be a game-changer for managing chronic stress and burnout.

If you find yourself surrounded by people who don’t share your current goals or values it can feel isolating, but you’re not stuck.

It’s not about plastering on a positive attitude or trying to hustle your way out of despair—rather it’s reconnecting with what truly matters to you in a way that anchors and sustains you, even in the face of ongoing uncertainty.