💌 Connection #25: Mental Reset

1 idea, 1 practice, 1 question

Hi friend,

Here’s 1 idea, 1 practice, and 1 question to create more expansive connections.

One idea to consider

Boredom, sadness, and restlessness aren’t problems to solve. They’re signals to listen to. We live in a world that tells us to constantly optimize, hustle, and stay positive. But maybe what you need isn’t more doing — it’s a deliberate pause. A mental reset. Not the kind where you book a retreat or overhaul your calendar. The kind where you simply choose to meet your feelings like old friends, not strangers to fix.

One practice to try on

Instead of distracting yourself the next time you feel off — try this “mental switchboard” reset:

If you feel sad — Cry.

If you feel angry — Move.

If you feel anxious — Breathe.

If you feel lonely — Ground.

If you feel joyful — Dance.

If you feel numb — Create.

If you feel overwhelmed — Simplify.

If you feel grateful — Write it down.

One question to ask

“What if I didn’t try to change how I feel right now — but just let it change me?”

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