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In Today’s Edition:

You are fantastic! You CAN do whatever you set your mind to!

PS. We hope you have a marvellous day and week!

Being capable, self-sufficient, and strong is often celebrated, but sometimes independence isn’t just a value, it’s a survival strategy especially when it lacks balance. Hyper-independence often develops when relying on others once felt unsafe, unreliable, or disappointing. You learned: I can only count on myself.

At first, this can look like resilience. Over time, it can become isolating. You may struggle to ask for help, minimize your needs, or feel uneasy receiving care, even when you’re exhausted. Not because you don’t deserve support, but because your nervous system learned that needing others wasn’t safe.

Connection is an important part of being human and nourishing our well-being. Take a moment to reflect on if the signs of hyper-independence are strongly present in your own life and give yourself permission to slowly and safely open yourself back up to connective moments.

Signs of hyper-independence:

You don’t have to give up your strength to allow connection. You’re allowed to be both capable and supported. You deserve connection, support, and care in your relationships and life.

✅ Action step: Choose one small moment to let someone in today: accept help, share how you’re actually doing, or ask for something you usually handle alone. Notice what it feels like to not carry everything by yourself.

^{Love, Lola Graham}

Sometimes what feels like anxiety can actually be your blood sugar dropping. When glucose dips, your body releases stress hormones (like adrenaline and cortisol) to bring it back up.

This can cause a racing heart, shakiness, irritability, brain fog, and sudden worry, all symptoms that can mirror anxiety.

This doesn’t mean “it’s all in your head” or that real anxiety isn’t real. It means your nervous system is also responding to physiology. This can happen with long gaps between meals, consuming ultra-refined carbs, lots of caffeine, or intense stress itself, which can contribute to blood sugar swings that amplify emotional distress.

If you suffer from regular blood sugar crashes, then try to have more regular meals or snacks that contain protein, fibre, and healthy fats, as these help keep your blood sugar more balanced.

✅ Action step: If you feel suddenly anxious, pause and ask, “When did I last eat?” Try a balanced snack and see if it helps.

^{By: Joshua Graham}

^{A gentle prompt to help you create small feel good moments of beauty, appreciation, and delight.}

Notice what creates a small sense of warmth or comfort in your day today. Maybe it’s a hot tea, a comfy sweater, or cozy blanket. Linger on the feeling & let it land.

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With love and care,

Lola & Joshua | The Living Well Team

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