The Quiet Room

Most of your stress comes from the belief that you have to have an opinion on everything. You don’t. You are allowed to be "undecided." You are allowed to not have a take, a side, or a comment. When you stop trying to manage the narrative of everyone else’s life, you suddenly find yourself in a much quieter room. Lock the door from the inside and enjoy the silence of your own business.

Now take a second and breathe.

The Only Witness

Most of the things we worry about are just scripts written by people who are just as tired and lost as the rest of us. You don't have to play a part for an audience that isn't even looking. The only witness who truly matters is the one you see in the mirror when the lights go out. If you’re at peace with that person, the rest of the world can be as loud as it wants. Focus on your own garden; the flowers don't need anyone's permission to grow.

The GPS Re-Route

Ever notice how when you miss a turn, the GPS doesn't start yelling at you or calling you names? It just says "Recalculating" and finds a new way. Be your own GPS today. If you messed up, hit a snag, or let a bad habit slide, don't spend the next three hours berating yourself. The universe doesn't care about your apologies; it cares about your next move. Just whisper "recalculating" to yourself and find the next best route. The road is still there, and the destination hasn't moved. Just keep driving.