Gemotions

The usual Monday morning gloom had dissipated entirely for Olivia. She felt a lightness in her chest she couldn't explain. She hadn't even finished her first cup of coffee when she discovered that John, a recent hire, was making a significantly higher salary. It felt… empowering.

She spun her chair around, surveying her desk. She began to organize the stacks of papers, putting them into neat piles and separating them by project. She’d always been organized, but now, the methodical process felt… therapeutic.

She felt a surge of confidence. She would finally ask her boss about that promotion she had been hoping for. A plan formed in her mind, and she jotted down notes. She was ready.