@Madeleine Royere I read a lot, and after reading I often do another run through and take notes. I sit with the information and process how it feels for me. I am getting better at writing, although again I like to have something to scaffold this process at the moment. I listen to music I am getting back into exercise more consistently and frequently. I like walking along the beach. Sometimes podcast. That used to work more for me a while ago than it does now, but I like audio books on long drives, I find them a bit trance like. (Good ones anyway π€£) I actually ban myself from shows unless it is in allocated time such as watching something with my kids. In deciding whether or not I am challenging my growth or forcing, I give myself a time frame that I commit to doing "the thing" Then I non judgmentally assess how I went with it. If I have significant resistance I pause and reflect if I have the necessary tools to be to be successful. I also ask if this thing is going to get me the outcome I seek And is it a bit of not now vs never. I have learnt to be kinder to myself and not see not doing something that everyone else does as a failure. I think that as a society we can fall into the trap of the dopamine hit and if we don't get immediate feedback we don't push. But sometimes I believe it is ok to give up. For example, no amount of me "doing the work" and forcing myself to stay in an unhealthy marriage was ever going to serve me. Permission to allow myself to pivot as often as I need. Strategies (and that's what meditation, journalling etc are) are like putting on a t shirt. Is it a good fit? Does it feel better? Is it itchy and scratchy? Does it just need a good wash (tweak the strategy) it is it not just the shirt for you. And if all else fails I refer to master coach Kenny Rogers, You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold'em ππ Seriously I ask myself this all the time.