💬 Coaching Cue “AI is not your brain’s autopilot. You’re still in the cockpit. Use it to extend, not replace, your attention and values.”

Think of this as communication strength training. The better you get at giving AI precise, contextual instructions, the sharper your clarity becomes everywhere else—delegating to your team, managing up, or setting boundaries.

Clear prompting isn’t just a tech skill; it’s leadership practice in disguise.

📊 Wellness Stat of the Week: 67% of professionals admit they equate “busyness” with “importance” at work—yet only 22% of executives say hours matter more than outcomes.

📣 Gut Check: What’s harder for you—saying no or saying not now?

• Sit with this question for a few minutes

• Think about which one is more difficult for you and why

🧠 1 Insight Worth Reading: Research from Stanford found that people who multitask heavily have more trouble filtering irrelevant information and switching between tasks efficiently. Their brains actually become worse at focusing.

💡 What That Means for You: If you’re feeling “scattered,” it’s not a lack of discipline—it’s the cognitive tax of too many pivots. Your output may feel faster in the moment, but quality and retention suffer. Protecting focus is protecting results.

✅ Try This: Swap the “to-do” list for a “done” list at day’s end. Remind your brain of progress instead of feeding it an endless backlog.

🧠 1 Insight Worth Reading: Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you’re faking it. It often means you’re in it—in the process of evolving into something harder and bigger than you’ve done before.

Imposter syndrome typically shows up when we decide to take on new roles or new responsibilities, and it can result in feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, and guilt.

✅ Try This: Create a 10‑minute “minimum viable morning”:

• 2 min quiet pause to center yourself (While you brew your coffee)

• 3 min light movement or stretch ( Need inspiration? Take 5 rounds of yoga Sun A)

• 5 min daylight exposure (Patio sit, take a walk, take your dog outside)

📰 1 Article to Know: A 2023 Psychology Today discusses that people with childhood adversity are more likely to develop "compulsive goal pursuit"—a pattern linked with anxiety, burnout, and emotional suppression.

❝ 1 Quote to Consider:

“Son, your ego’s writing checks that your body can’t cash.”
— Top Gun

✅ Try This: Do a “Responsibility Audit”:

• What tasks did you take on without being asked?

• Which of them could be delegated, delayed, or declined?

• What are you protecting by overfunctioning—your role, your identity, or someone else’s comfort?

💡 What That Means for You: If your body is exhausted but your brain feels on edge, the issue isn’t just physical—it’s neurological. You don’t need more tiredness, you need less alertness before bed.

✅ Try This: Use the phrase: “Here’s what I need right now.” in one conversation this week. Practice it—even if it’s just asking for 10 minutes of silence after a meeting.

✅ Try This: This week, ask one direct report: “What would make this team feel more sustainable?” Then listen without defending or problem-solving.

💡 Coaching Tip: Replace “I just need to get through this week” with “What’s one thing I can stop doing that no longer serves me?” Productivity without boundaries = burnout with a calendar invite.

💡 What That Means for You: You can’t fix burnout with better time management alone. You have to start with nervous system regulation—creating space to actually feel safe, grounded, and resourced.

✅ Try This: Audit your calendar for boundary leaks. Where are you giving time away that you didn’t agree to? Reclaim one hour this week.

🎯 Strategic Pick: The 3-3-3 Reset Rule: If you feel overwhelmed, pause and write down 3 priorities for the day, 3 non-negotiables for your health, and 3 people you need to communicate with. Cut the rest.