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Hi friend,
We’re trying something a little different and sending this a bit earlier today, hoping it meets you before the day gets loud.
Tomorrow is December 1st, and it’s a month that looks magical on paper.
Lights. Plans. People. Traditions. Cookies.
But here’s the part no one says out loud:
Time evaporates.
Needs expand.
Even the good stuff can take something out of you.
December can ask for more than it gives back, but before it drafts you into overtime, here’s how to steal one small moment for yourself.
🔥Tiny Rebellion
The 5-5-5 Reset
Give yourself:
5 Quiet Minutes
No fixing. No multitasking. Just pause.
Sit. Step outside. Close the door. Whatever gets you even a little space.5 Slow Breaths (For Each Breath, Do The Following)
• In through your nose (count to 4)
• Hold (count to 4)
• Out through your mouth (count to 6)
• Drop your shoulders every time you exhale5 Reminders
Not affirmations. Not pep talks.
Just pressure-reducing truths, the kind that take the edge off.Say them however you need to:
Out loud (if it helps them land)
In your head (if whispering at your desk is not the move)
Or write them on a sticky note, and read them as if they came from your best friend
Not sure what kind of reminder you need?
Ask:
What’s already a lot?
Where am I pretending it’s fine?
What do I wish someone would say before I walk into that room?
Say it. Whisper it. Think it.
If it helps you breathe easier, it worked.
💡 Why It Works
We talk a lot about pauses around here, because they matter.
This one does a few important things:
It gives your nervous system a real cue to reset (not just wishful thinking).
It interrupts the “keep going” spiral before it steals your whole day.
And it helps your brain name what’s real, which lowers stress.
That last part? It’s called emotional clarity. When you can name it, your brain stops spinning and starts settling, even in a loud month.
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What should we take on next?
A messy moment?
A sneaky belief?
A tool you wish existed?
Hit send. We read them all and reply.
Take what you need this week.
A little space goes a long way.
✨See you next Sunday,
Sara Reiner, Founder
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