Episode #530: Leading When You Are Depressed

 
As a boss, I am aware of how much my attitude affects the work environment. I can feel a lot of strain, especially when things are hard and money is tight. It's hard to talk to my life partner about these worries since I don't want to burden them and I don't think they can make a good difference in the situation. I so run the risk of internalising these pressures and developing an unhealthy accumulation. I find comfort in putting my worst concerns in writing as a way to let go of this strain. Writing out my worries compels me to identify and face the extent of my fears. I let go of my illusions and accept the possibility of disaster, embracing the worst-case scenario. This is a difficult but crucial step on the path to redemption.

Embracing the impending implosion, I come up with a tonne of ideas without trying to achieve perfection. After the first creative surge, there's a difficult phase where you have to be persistent to extract deeper insights. Choosing which concepts to prioritise is a difficult procedure that determines how future efforts will be directed. It is important to have a plan, even if it is not flawless. Even a subpar strategy is preferable to none at all since it helps to calm anxiety and build confidence while providing a basis for future development and brainstorming. Even with a bad idea, doing opens up more options than thinking about it in theory.