Often the way to solve a sticky problem is to ignore it for a bit and work on something energizing. The creative juices flow again, and you come back to the original problem with renewed clarity. It helps to get “unstuck.”
Sometimes it can feel difficult to do that, especially when many interrelated problems are all especially thorny or you have multiple areas of your life that bring you stress today. But I promise, there is some corner of your life, however small and dusty, that has something you can take action on and improve in a simple way, right now. It could be as simple as cleaning your toilet, but it’s still progress.
Don’t run from stress, but sometimes a tactical retreat to regroup is just fine.
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