Why so many professionals feel drained — and how to get back to alignment

If Sunday nights feel heavy… this is worth reading.

For countless high achievers, weekends are no longer restful.
They’re filled with to-do lists, emails, and meal prep — all in an effort to “get ahead.”
But even after doing everything right, it still feels like starting Monday already behind.

This isn’t about laziness.
It’s often a sign that the role they’re in no longer fits.

Here’s the truth:
Feeling energized at work doesn’t start with a job title or a pay raise.
It starts with alignment.

No need for burnout, dramatic exits, or an overnight career pivot.
But there is a need for honesty — about what’s working and what isn’t.

3 Questions to Reconnect with Career Alignment:

• ✨ Do I feel like myself in this role?
  If someone is constantly performing or hiding who they really are, work becomes exhausting.
• ✨ Am I spending energy on what matters to me?
  Being good at a job isn’t the same as feeling connected to it.
• ✨ Does this job support my life — or compete with it?
  If it’s draining more than it’s giving, it’s not sustainable.

When someone finds the right role?

• Mondays feel calm
• Energy returns
• There’s room to show up for what actually matters - family, creativity, health

It’s not about pushing through anymore.
It’s about doing work that works for them.

Here’s the takeaway:

No one has to tolerate a job that leaves them depleted.
They don’t have to settle for “just getting through the week.”
They deserve a role that fits — and a life that feels aligned.

Here’s to lighter Mondays. And a career that finally makes sense.
— Renee