The emotional roller coaster of remote work is real, but here’s the truth: it’s not about the work. It’s about misalignment.

Emotional ups and downs reflect our internal world… our thoughts, fears, and feelings. That unsettled, wobbly feeling? It’s pointing to something that’s off.

Sometimes that “off” is work-related. Other times, it’s something else entirely, a strained relationship or future fear. But because work takes up so much of our energy, misalignment often shows up there first.

I’ve had moments where I loved my work but still felt off. When I paused and got honest, I realized I was carrying something from another part of life that needed my attention.

Here’s how to get off the roller coaster and return to steadiness:

Pause.
Stop and breathe. Remind yourself the emotional wave is coming from within you.

Create space.
Ask: What’s really going on underneath this moment?

Be honest like a 5-year-old.
Truth isn’t complicated. It’s simple, clear, and vulnerable:

• “I’m scared I won’t figure this out.”

• “I’m afraid to really say what I feel.”

• “I don’t know how to change this."

This is where your power lies, seeing the truth instead of blaming something outside of you.

Do daily Truth Check-ins.
When something feels “off,” ask: What’s the real truth here?

Just today, I told my coach I’d been feeling off. Within minutes of pausing and getting honest, it was clear: I was afraid about something coming up. That one truth cleared the fog.

Emotional stability doesn’t come from pushing through.
It comes from tuning in, being honest, and aligning with what’s real—and letting that truth lead the way.