Gemotions

He stared at the blank whiteboard in the project management office, and the air around him seemed to thicken. The move to a new team, a new department, felt like a sentence. He ran a hand through his hair.

He used to have a very specific routine. This new environment was all about collaboration and brainstorming. He had always preferred to work alone, in his own rhythm.

He sat for hours, staring at the whiteboard, struggling to contribute during the brainstorming sessions. He spent the entire day feeling as though he was on the verge of tears. He found it difficult to engage with the team.