Does Your Brain Hates Your Job? (5 Things You Need to Know to Fix It)

The big topics of this Simply Human Newsletter - Performance, Happiness, Fear, Learning and Stress.

👋 Hej,

Let’s be honest. The modern workplace is a hot mess. We’re told to hustle, grind, and climb the corporate ladder, all while a little voice in the back of our heads is screaming, "This is not what I signed up for".

If you feel like you're constantly fighting against your own mind just to get through the day, you’re not alone. Your brain, with its ancient wiring, isn't built for endless Zoom calls and performance reviews. It's built for survival.

The good news? You can give it a much-needed upgrade. This isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter, with your own biology instead of against it. Here are five topics that we believe will help you do just that

1. Performance, One Tiny Step at a Time

Forget the drastic overhauls and unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. High performance isn't about heroic leaps; it's about consistent, microscopic habits. This article from PeopleKult dives into the behavioral science of micro-habits, showing you how to "hack" your daily routine to build sustainable momentum and achieve your biggest goals without burning out.
📝Read more: Hacking Habits for High Performance: A Behavioral Science Guide for Employees

2. The Fear-Proof Workplace

Does your team feel safe enough to speak up, ask a "stupid" question, or admit a mistake? If not, you’re missing out on innovation and honesty. This deep dive into the neuroscience of psychological safety explains how fear shuts down the creative part of your brain and offers concrete strategies for leaders to build a fearless, high-trust environment.

📝Read more: Neuroscience of Psychological Safety: The Brain’s Blueprint for a Fearless Workplace

3. Befriend Your Stress

We’ve all been told to "manage" our stress, but what if that's the wrong approach? This article presents a neuroscience-backed guide to understanding and actually using stress to your advantage. It explains how to re-wire your brain to view challenges as opportunities, turning stress from a debilitating force into a catalyst for growth and resilience.

📝Read more: Decoding Workplace Stress: A Neuroscience Approach to Resilience and Well-being

4. The Mindset that Changes Everything

You might believe your talents are fixed, but your brain is actually designed for change. This article explores the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, using neuroscience to explain how embracing challenges and learning from mistakes can physically strengthen your neural pathways. It's a reminder that your potential isn't a destination; it's a direction.

📝Read more: Cultivating a Growth Mindset: Psychological Strategies for Continuous Learning and Innovation

5. Happiness Isn't a Perk, It's a Strategy

Is happiness just a buzzword, or a core business strategy? This podcast episode from Growth Hacking Culture argues the latter. It distinguishes between fleeting "pleasure" (like office perks) and true, sustainable "happiness," and discusses how a lack of employee engagement is costing the global economy trillions.

📝Watch the interview with Matt Phelan (the creator of the Happiness Index)👇

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