What’s one thing you can eliminate (for now) because it spikes your stress—so your body + mind can reset? Not “manage it better.” Not “add another hack.” Remove it. Give yourself a clean break, set a simple boundary, and revisit later with fresh energy. Share the one thing you’re pausing, how long you’ll pause it, and the boundary line you’ll use. 💚

Affirmation

“I protect my peace by removing what drains me. Rest is productive. Space is strategy.”

Journal Prompt (10 minutes)

1. Name the #1 stressor you’ll eliminate for the next 7 days.

2. Why removal (not optimization)? Write 2–3 sentences.

3. Boundary script: “I’m not available for ______ this week. I’ll revisit on ______.”

4. Replace with relief: list 3 low-effort supports (walk, water, tidy a surface, early lights-out).

5. Re-entry plan: If you choose to bring it back later, what would make it safe/simpler? (limit, time block, delegate, automate).

Close with a one-line intention: “This week, I subtract ______ so I can feel ______.”