Thanks for letting me stop by! I hope last week’s newsletter helped you create a plan to better manage your stress cycle.

 

This week, it’s all about putting those plans into action.

 

 

Taking that first step can be hard—especially if you feel there’s no fuel in the tank, no pep in your step, or your cup has run dry. This could be a sign you’re in the resistance/exhaustion phase of an incomplete stress cycle.

 

 

Great—this is a perfect opportunity to refer to your plan and choose one or more activities to help complete the stress cycle, moving you into the recovery zone or parasympathetic state.

 

 

In last week’s worksheet example, you may have noticed that each category had low, mid, and high-intensity options. This was intentional, giving you the flexibility to pick the right tool for how you’re feeling. Some days call for gentler options, while others may need something more invigorating. It’s all about respecting where we’re at.

 

 

And remember, self-care looks different for everyone.

 

If this has prompted you to review your worksheet, please do—you can access it below.

 

 

Lastly, it’s often helpful to consider what we’d encourage a loved one to do—and then do that for ourselves.

 

 

Thanks for spending time with me today.

 

 

Wishing you an amazing week ahead.

 

X Marisa