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If your only win today is staying alive and trying again, that’s still a win. Gold star ⭐

Anxiety has a way of rushing past good moments. Even when something feels pleasant, calm, or safe, the mind may stay alert, scanning for potential problems, preparing for what might go wrong, or moving quickly to the next task.

This doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful or unable to appreciate life. It often means your nervous system is still learning that it’s safe to pause and receive. When the body has been used to stress or vigilance, it can take practice to allow moments of ease to fully register.

Letting good moments land is not something you either can or cannot do: it is a gentle, learnable practice. With small pauses and repetition, the nervous system can gradually become more receptive to calm, comfort, and quiet joy. With practice, you can learn to let the good exist even on the hard days.

Ways to help positive moments register more fully:

⏸️ Pause on purpose: When something feels okay, gently stop for 5–10 seconds.

🫁 Breathe into the moment: Slow your breath and let your body catch up to the experience.

🧠 Name what’s happening: “This feels warm.” “This is calm.” “This is a nice thing.”

🌱 Let it be small: The moment doesn’t need to last, even brief nourishment counts.

🔁 Practice repetition: The more often you pause, the easier it becomes for your system to receive.

You don’t have to force the good, the calm, the beauty. You’re just inviting your body to notice when it’s already here.

✅ Action step: Today, when something feels even slightly good, pause and name it before moving on.

^{Love, Lola Graham}

Exercise doesn’t HAVE to feel like a chore; in fact, the more enjoyable it is, the easier it is to be consistent. Consistency is what drives real results. If motivation feels shaky, try making movement more playful, social, or rewarding.

7 ways to make exercise more fun: 😁

🎧 Listen to music that boosts your energy, and you enjoy!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Work out with a friend for accountability and connection

👀Hire a trainer (or follow a guided program) for structure and support

🎮Gamify it by tracking streaks, trying to beat yourself from last time, or challenges

🍵Pair it with something enjoyable (a podcast, show, scenic walk, a coffee, etc.)

👏Use positive self-talk, repeat something encouraging to yourself as you exercise and be your own cheerleader.

🚵Choose activities you actually like or actively don't hate; this will make it much easier to stick with them. I don’t really like swimming for exercise, so I don’t do that for my cardio because I know I won't stick with it. Instead, I’ll happily hike or hop on the stairmaster.

The more exercise can feel good, the more it becomes something you’ll (eventually) look forward to.

✅ Action step: This week, change one workout to make it more fun, add music, invite a friend, or swap in an activity you enjoy or don’t actively hate with the fire of 1000 suns.

^{By: Joshua Graham}

^{A reflective journaling prompt to explore learning, self-awareness, and becoming.}

What’s one way you’ve learned to protect your energy better over time? Or, one way you want to start protecting it today?

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With love and care,

Lola & Joshua | The Living Well Team

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