Today I Noticed Saying No Without Guilt And Remembering I’m Not Alone - Peoplestalk

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Today I noticed saying no without guilt and remembering I’m not alone

Posted by Michael Gonzalez on March 21, 2022 at 4:45 am

I made breakfast even though I wasn’t hungry and it steadied me I’m practicing noticing the story I tell myself and asking if it’s kind If you’ve tried therapy or journaling, what made it less scary to start

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Christopher Martin

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March 21, 2022 at 6:13 am

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It takes courage to write this out — Progress can be quiet and still be progress
Jennifer Lee

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March 21, 2022 at 7:19 am

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I relate to this more than I expected. I keep a two‑task list so success feels reachable
Lisa Carter

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March 21, 2022 at 8:47 am

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I dim lights after dinner to cue sleep; Keep us posted if you want company in this
Sharon Sanchez

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March 21, 2022 at 9:13 am

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I really appreciate how honest this is — You deserve a calm pace
Jennifer Flores

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March 21, 2022 at 9:29 am

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Is there a friend you can text when mornings feel heavy? Small steps truly count
John Carter

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March 21, 2022 at 10:25 am

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Would a short timer make the first step easier? Small steps truly count
Ashley Nelson

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March 21, 2022 at 10:43 am

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This landed gently for me. A glass of water before anything else helps me soften mornings