This week, as we head into Thanksgiving, we’re hitting pause on the chaos, the burnout, and the career frustrations, and focusing on gratitude in UX.
Even in a challenging job market, with tight deadlines, difficult stakeholders, and moments when it feels like your work goes unnoticed, there’s still so much to appreciate about being a UX designer.
In this episode, you’ll discover: 🍂 How to find gratitude in the work you get to do 🍂 Why even the hard growth moments are worth appreciating 🍂 The power of community and connection with other designers
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a fresh perspective and a simple challenge to reflect on what’s meaningful in your career—and how practicing gratitude can actually boost your confidence, resilience, and impact as a UX designer.
🎧 Tune in, take a deep breath, and let yourself feel grateful for the work you do and the difference you make.
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