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Your 5-Minute Rebellion: Seasonal Reset

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

The holidays bring a flood of invites, traditions, and unspoken expectations. Before the season sweeps you up, take five minutes to make a list of things you don’t want to do this year — the events, obligations, or habits that no longer feel aligned.

Think of it as your permission slip to create space for what actually feels nourishing.

Seasonal Reset

This Week's Rebellion:​
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Take five minutes today to pause and ask yourself:
“Where can I release what’s no longer serving me as I move into a new season?”

Maybe it’s:

  • A habit that’s been draining your energy
  • A thought loop that keeps you stuck in the past
  • A space in your home that feels cluttered or heavy

Jot down one thing you’re ready to let go of — and one small way you can honor the new energy coming in.

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Light a candle, take a walk, or simply breathe deeply as a way of saying, I’m ready for what’s next.

Why It’s Rebellious​
Because in a world that glorifies constant doing, choosing to slow down, reflect, and reset is a radical act of self-trust.

This week, rebel by releasing. Make space for the softer, wiser version of you waiting just beneath the noise.

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🎧 Fuel Your Rebellion: Need an extra nudge of inspiration? Listen to the latest episode of Work is Third.

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