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Feb 2025
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3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3484:

Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actions, and a focus on what truly matters. By embracing discomfort and making space for emotions, it's possible to regain clarity and move forward with purpose.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/down/

Quotes to ponder:

"When we feel down or drained, we often want to withdraw, shut down, or turn to distractions. But what if we turned toward the experience instead?"

"The answer isn’t to force ourselves to be productive, but to allow ourselves to be present with what’s happening."

"We can move forward with love, even when we feel down, by taking small, gentle steps and not needing to have it all figured out."

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