Stress Gets the Spotlight, But Boredom May Be the Real Career Killer

This episode is a little different.I’ve been experimenting again, and this time, I teamed up with my younger brother to bring a long-simmering idea to life — a short film about one of the most overlooked emotions at work: boredom.We talk about how stress gets all the attention in work dissatisfaction stories, but boredom — quiet, creeping, and often ignored — is doing damage in the background. And if we miss its early signals, we often end up with a combo of burnout and boredom that’s hard to escape.I share a personal story, a client vignette, and an invitation to notice boredom earlier — when it can still guide us to something more joyful.🎬 Want the visual version? Watch the 3-minute video here: The Most Dangerously Overlooked Emotion at WorkIf you’re suffering from chronic boredom and want help to redesign more enJOYment into your work life, go to MidlifeUnstuck.com to learn how.Mentioned in This Episode:A special thanks to Brendan and Sam at Kaios Media for bringing this to life.The Derailed Diagnostic: A 30-minute life satisfaction assessment