In a world full of content, advice and constant stimulation, it’s easy to think that looking after your mental health means adding more to your to-do list: more meditation, more journaling, more movement, more podcasts, more water, more information… aaahhhh the list is endless.
But often better mental health isn’t about adding. It’s about subtracting.It’s about creating space. Reducing noise.
Setting down the things that exhaust and deplete us.
I often say to people ‘your nervous system isn’t looking for more productivity, it’s looking for safety, rest and clarity’.
If you feel overwhelmed, flat or constantly behind, you might start here:
Say ‘no’ to one thing that drains you.
Create one boundary that protects your peace.
Let go of one expectation that’s no longer serving you.
Small acts of subtraction can have a powerful impact.
Not every solution comes from doing more. Sometimes, it’s found in doing less but doing it well and with intention.
You don’t have to change everything to feel better. You just have to start listening to what your mind and body are asking you to put down.
Your health deserves space.
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