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💌 it’s not too late, and it never is
plus: how small shifts in perspective can bring a little more ease 💭
👋 Welcome back to Balanced Living: your weekly reminder to live slower, feel more balanced, and find joy in the everyday.
In today's send:
🩵 A mindset shift if work is bleeding into everything
🩵 Why it’s never too late to start over
🩵A joyful list of things you’re never too old for
Now, on to the good stuff 👇️
🧠 things to read (or do) instead of doomscrolling
⚖️ How to reset when work is creeping into everything
Burnout isn’t always obvious; sometimes it’s not knowing where work ends and you begin.
📓 Journal prompts to figure out what you really want
For when you’re feeling directionless or a bit “meh” about life, these can help to clarify what you’re actually craving.
⏰ Life doesn’t care about who started early or late
A beautifully written reminder that timing isn’t everything and that your path is still valid even if it looks ‘different’.
🎉 99 things you’re never too old to try
I loved the “roller skating” suggestion, as I haven’t done that since I was a kid 🙂
🌿 note to self
You’re not behind.
Even if your energy is lower this time of year.
Even if your goals have changed.
Even if others seem ahead.
You’re still becoming, you - and that counts for something.
Enjoy this time.
📝 something to do
Take 5 minutes this week to ask yourself:
What do I want more of right now?
(Not long-term. Just this week.)
Let it be simple.
Be honest with yourself.
Here are a few ideas if you’re not sure:
→ time in nature
→ a quiet lunch with no distractions (aka no tech!)
→ more movement
→ fewer back-to-back calls
→ more laughter
Then see if you can give yourself a little more of that.
😍 something that sparked joy
I enjoyed a quiet afternoon last week, with no agenda (offline, with no work), I wandered into town, bought a lemonade & sat on a bench and just people-watched.
It’s so relaxing to just stop and pause.
💭 How are you doing today? (hit reply, I read every email)
See you next week,
Sam
as always, stay slow & present 🌿