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June 6, 2025 - What Your Triggers Are Trying to Teach You About Yourself
Give yourself the same grace you'd offer a friend.You're allowed to dream and feel excited about what's ahead.
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June 06, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
Just for you, Friend
Give yourself extra grace right now. You’ve been doing your best, even in the face of relentless challenges. Give yourself a break from the pursuit of keeping it together all the time... Continue Reading
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What Your Triggers Are Trying to Teach You About Yourself
Sometimes a trigger doesn’t come with a bang.
Sometimes it’s quiet;
just a sinking feeling in your chest
a sudden wave of confusion
a wall going up without warning
Maybe it’s after a conversation where things didn’t land the way you hoped. Maybe it’s the disappointment of feeling emotionally unsafe in a moment that mattered. You walk away feeling guarded, unsure of what just happened or why it hit so hard.
That confusion? It’s part of the trigger. And as uncomfortable as it is, it’s also a doorway - one that, if you’re willing to walk through it, can lead to deeper self-awareness, greater compassion, and real emotional healing.
5 Ways to Improve Your Cognitive Flexibility & Why it Matters
The most successful people aren’t necessarily the smartest.
But, oftentimes, they are the most adaptable. When plans crumble, when problems arise, or when something requires a fresh perspective, they can usually navigate these situations with greater ease - pushing past them and achieving their goal.
Legendary Irish playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw said it best:
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.”
This adaptability demonstrates neuroplasticity in action. It also allows us to take control of our world and reality, rather than the other way around. And what makes a person particularly adaptable is their cognitive flexibility - a key component of executive functioning.
Your Weekend Reset
Ready for a weekly reset? Try a few of these tips to unwind, connect, or get creative. We’ve got you covered to make the most of your downtime!
Create a Personal Soundtrack Curate a playlist of 10-15 songs that represent different chapters of your life or current mood. Let each song transport you to specific memories, feelings, or aspirations. This musical journey helps you reconnect with your personal story and can become your go-to soundtrack for future motivation.
Write Letters You'll Never Send Grab pen and paper and write heartfelt letters to people from your past, future self, or even abstract concepts like fear or dreams. Pour out everything you've never said, gratitude, forgiveness, hopes, or frustrations. This cathartic exercise helps process emotions and gain clarity without the pressure of actual communication.
Become a Tourist in Your Own Town Visit a local attraction, museum, or neighborhood you've never explored, or see familiar places through fresh eyes. Take photos, try a new restaurant, or strike up conversations with locals. This mini-adventure breaks routine and helps you appreciate the richness of your immediate surroundings.
Book Recommendation: Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff - If you're your own worst critic (and let's be honest, most of us are), this book teaches you how to stop your critical thoughts and start gaining self-confidence. If you struggle to approach yourself with kindness and understanding, this is the book for you.
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Today's Affirmation
I am connected to the present. I trust the power of this moment. I offer myself love and forgiveness… Continue Reading
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