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Maria Hanley's avatar

Love this list of go-to ideas, Michelle. I traveled last month and it really threw my routine…I’ve had a hard time recovering. I am very familiar with that spiraling monkey mind too. I have the same “why aren’t you further along?” thoughts, but try to remind myself that if I focus too much on where I’m trying to get to, I’ll miss something valuable in the present. Lots of deep breaths 😂 glad you had some positives this week!

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Michelle Hickey's avatar

Ohhh, Maria what a powerful reminder, and exactly what I needed to hear at the start of a new week. There is so much value in the present. ❤️ It's truly the best distraction from thinking too much about the past or worrying about the future.

Sending you good thoughts as you find your post-vacation rhythm, and always for your writing journey! Thank you for reading!

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Anjali Sastri's avatar

Sending hugs. Pet grief is profound. I have also received countless visits from the joy thief that is time anxiety. (In fact, I think they are lounging in my spare bedroom right now. 😂)

Creative pick-me-ups are powerful. I love how your loft makeover is coming along, and that it's lifting your spirits. I will follow your lead and get cozy tonight with a calming, low stakes creative project — a colouring book, or crazy-maximalist cat collage. (😹!!)

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Michelle Hickey's avatar

Thank you for the hugs and sending them back your way. I'm so sorry you can relate to time anxiety. I love how you keep your humor through all of life's ups and downs! And I really hope you went with crazy-maximalist cat collage-ing. 😂

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Sascha Camilli's avatar

Yay thanks for mentioning my post! Love your list.

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Michelle Hickey's avatar

Thanks, Sascha! Your post was a delight and it really lifted my spirits.

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Sascha Camilli's avatar

So glad to hear that!

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Alexandra Lozano's avatar

Me encantó este post, al igual que todo lo que escribes y nos compartes con tan bonita energía. Siento mucho tu duelo por tus gatitos, creo que esa tristeza es proporcional al amor que les tenemos, pero me alegra que a través del arte y la creatividad podemos engrandecerlo. Gracias por todo lo que creas para tu vida y por compartirlo con nosotros =)

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