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People Check
If certain conversations always leave you tense, keep replies short for now. You’re not ghosting
forever; you’re pressing pause so your nervous system can settle.
Quick Reflection
After dinner, jot a few lines answering: What makes the most noise in my life? Is it food
cravings, phone pings, or people drama? Seeing it on paper can be eye‑opening.
Wind‑Down Stretch
Lie on your back, knees bent. Slowly tighten then relax each muscle group from toes to
shoulders. This “mini body scan” tells your brain it’s safe to power down for sleep.

Day 2 – Make Space Inside and Out

Sunrise Walk
Head outside before checking any device. A 20‑minute walk—even around the block—helps
your brain cross from sleep mode to alert without caffeine overload. Notice birds, breeze, or
morning smells. These small details pull you out of yesterday’s worries.
Declutter Sprint
Pick one small area—a junk drawer or that chair buried in clothes. Sort items into three piles:
Keep, Toss, Donate. Working in short bursts keeps you from feeling overwhelmed, yet every
freed‑up inch sends a message: “I control my space.”
Gentle Movement
Grab a tennis ball or firm water bottle. Sitting on the floor, roll it under tight hips or shoulders
for 30 seconds each spot. Light pressure plus slow breathing eases knots better than forceful
pushing. Follow with easy stretches: reach to toes, twist side to side, pull one ankle to the
glutes. Aim for 10 minutes total; longer is great if you have time.
Simple Lunch
Try a big salad—greens, chopped veggies, beans or chicken, olive oil and lemon. Crunchy
colors fight afternoon energy slumps better than chips ever will.
Shake It Off
Animals shake after a scare to release tension. Standing with soft knees, bounce gently for 60

seconds. Let arms dangle, jaw loose. You might laugh at how silly it feels—that’s part of the
release.
Mid‑Day Phone Check
Ask yourself: “Have I really missed anything important since yesterday?” Many people
discover the world keeps turning without constant scrolling.
Evening Tea & Journal
Brew herbal tea (lavender and chamomile are relaxing). While it steeps, write one page starting
with: I feel lighter when… Notice whether the answer links to food choices, less screen time,
clearer space, or calmer company.

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