I get caught up in the week ahead, running through everything I have to do before I’ve even started. It’s a frustrating loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What gets me out is moving. A hike, or just cleaning the house. Somewhere in the movements, it stops being a hundred things and turns into one thing at a time. That plus a good playlist usually gets me back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve realized that letting go of a thought you can’t control is one of the hardest things you can do. Not every story running through your mind deserves the airtime it’s getting. When you catch a loop happening, pause. Take a breath. Go do something that helps you refocus and settle in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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