Radio Headspace

Have you ever felt something change in your body and immediately wondered if something was wrong? A sudden hot flash catches Rosie completely off guard, and her mind races to explain it. Her experience with perimenopause becomes a lesson in noticing the difference between what the body is feeling and the frightening story the mind can quickly build around it.
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The first problem is simple: I'm awake. Then comes the second: I shouldn't be awake. I need to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be terrible. Suddenly you're not only awake, you're fighting the fact that you're awake. That extra layer of resistance can make an already difficult night feel even harder.
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The next time anxiety, insecurity, or discomfort shows up, skip the diagnosis for a moment. Notice what’s happening in your body and ask, “What do I need right now?” Maybe it’s reassurance. Maybe it’s space. Maybe it’s one deep breath. You can respond to the experience without turning it into a verdict about yourself.
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The next time you feel inspired to write, speak, draw, build, or share something, notice how quickly judgment enters the room. Then give yourself one simple instruction: keep making it. Don't require the inner critic to approve before you continue. Let the work exist before you decide what it's worth.
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Choose one thing you already do every day and approach it differently today. Slow down. Notice your breath, your surroundings, or the movement of your body. Instead of asking what else you need to add, ask what deserves more of your attention. Sometimes a ritual begins with nothing more than deciding to be there for it.
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