Should you stay or should you go?


Hi friend,

You're probably familiar with this feeling: You've made plans. You said "I'll be there," but then that I-do-want-to-go feeling hits.

Maybe the work week was more draining than you expected, or your mental health is at a low point. And now you have a decision to make: to go or to stay.

But I want to remind you that the decision doesn't have to be black or white. Because you're a complicated human. It's normal to be tired and still want to see your friends. You can stay home and still care about the connection with your people.

So, what to do? You can ask for a compromise! Here are some ideas:
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  • Go, but set a boundary that you can only stay for an hour. Tell the people you care about what's going on with you, and don't feel any pressure to suddenly become the life of the party.
  • Stay home, but call your friend to make another plan and stay connected.
  • If you're genuinely unsure, make the decision based on what you need tonight, rather than what you think you "should" do.
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If you’re trying to get better at figuring out what you actually need instead of automatically doing what you always do, follow along. That’s what we get into here.
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Coach Jose 💛

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