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Feeling Off? This Gentle Self-Care Reset Might Be Exactly What You Need

Feeling Off? This Gentle Self-Care Reset Might Be Exactly What You Need

A Simple, Soulful Check-In to Help You Reconnect with Yourself

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Barbara Guimaraes
Feb 17, 2025
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Lately, something has felt… off. Not in a loud, dramatic way—just that quiet, creeping exhaustion that settles into your bones. The kind that makes even the simplest things feel heavier, like you’re wading through a fog you can’t quite shake.

When I feel like this, I know I don’t need a massive life overhaul. What I need is a pause. A small, intentional moment to check in with myself before I slip too far into autopilot.

So I sat down with a few honest questions:

💭 What’s been weighing on me?
💭 What’s been quietly bringing me joy?
💭 What do I need more of right now?

I didn’t try to fix anything. I just wrote. And somehow, just putting the words on paper made me feel a little lighter—like I’d given myself permission to breathe again. No pressure, no judgment. Just me, showing up for myself.

✨ If any of this resonates with you, I’ve created something special to help you do the same.

👉 Paid subscribers can download my Gentle Self-Care Reset worksheet below. It’s simple, but it’s powerful—a guided reflection to help you reset, realign, and be a little kinder to yourself.

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💬 What’s one small way you’re taking care of yourself today? I’d love to hear in the comments. Let’s remind each other that we’re not alone.z

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