This Work Should Feel Better

ebook Joyful Democracy for the People Holding it All Together

By Gloria Custodio

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You're exhausted—but still showing up.
You believe in justice, equity, and humanity—but the work is taking a toll.
You're leading, organizing, advocating, caregiving—and wondering how long you can keep this pace.

This book is for you.

This Work Should Feel Better offers transformational support for people doing high-stakes, purpose-driven work inside systems not built for their flourishing. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, attorney, educator, or organizer, this book meets you with insight, honesty, and hope.

Rooted in leadership coaching, joyful resistance, and sustainable practice, this book helps you:

  • Reconnect to your values and purpose
  • Lead without losing yourself
  • Set boundaries and prevent burnout
  • Build relational, equity-centered cultures
  • Reclaim joy—not as a reward, but as your fuel
  • Each chapter includes composite coaching stories, actionable reflections, and powerful mindset shifts. This isn't a how-to for high performance—it's a field guide for leading with wholeness.

    Because joyful democracy isn't just what we protect—it's how we lead.

    This Work Should Feel Better