by design@alignanddesign.com.au | Jul 15, 2026 | Field Notes
What if it was an outdated operating system doing exactly what it was designed to do? Observation #1 Many people describe themselves as perfectionistic, people pleasing, overthinking, hyper-independent, burned out, and chronically dissatisfied.These traits are usually...
by design@alignanddesign.com.au | Jul 14, 2026 | Field Notes
Why do intelligent people stay stuck? The purpose of emotional intelligence is not to feel better.The purpose of emotional intelligence is to hold rational intelligence steady through storms of heightened emotion. Observation #1 Many highly intelligent people...
by design@alignanddesign.com.au | Jul 13, 2026 | Field Notes
Burnout is what happens when you run out of yourself to pay for success. Observation #1 Many people appear to believe that their worth is determined by how much of themselves they are willing to sacrifice for the benefit of others. The busier they are, the more of...
by design@alignanddesign.com.au | Jul 12, 2026 | Field Notes
Emotional bypassing is what happens when avoiding discomfort becomes more important than truth. Observation #1 Most people assume avoidance means doing nothing. It rarely does. Many people remain incredibly busy while avoiding the very thing that needs to be...
by design@alignanddesign.com.au | Jul 11, 2026 | Field Notes
If belonging requires self-abandonment, it is ransom, not love. Observation #1 Most families believe they are organised around love. Many appear to be organised around loyalty. The distinction matters. Love allows truth.Loyalty often demands silence. Observation #2...
by design@alignanddesign.com.au | Jul 10, 2026 | Field Notes
Organisations often inherit the insecurities of the people who create them. Observation #1 Most organisations believe they are organised around strategy. Many appear to be organised around identity. The distinction matters. Strategy evolves.Identity resists....
