Did you know perfection keeps people stuck? “Good enough” keeps people moving. And no, this isn’t the kind of “good enough” that means doing the bare minimum just to say you showed up. It’s the kind of good enough that’s intentional, complete, and honest without being punishing. When your nervous system senses impossible standards, it interprets them as threat. That’s when procrastination, shutdown, or self-criticism show up. Not because you’re lazy, but because your system is trying to protect you. Progress happens when the body feels like success is possible, not perfect. Day 5 Tool: Before starting anything today, decide what “good enough” looks like and stop there. Done is regulating. Perfect is exhausting.

For some people, rest doesn’t feel restorative and that’s not a mindset issue. It can be genetic. Certain genetic patterns affect how quickly your nervous system clears stress chemicals like adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol. If you break these down more slowly, your body can stay “on” even when you stop moving. This is why: Sitting still can feel uncomfortable Rest can turn into zoning out or scrolling Sleep doesn’t always feel refreshing You feel wired but tired Your body isn’t resisting rest,it’s still clearing the signal. Genes involved in stress breakdown, neurotransmitter clearance, and circadian rhythm all influence how easily you downshift after stress. When these pathways are slower, intentional recovery matters more than passive rest. Day 7 Tool (genetics-friendly rest): Choose rest that gives your nervous system a clear signal of safety, not just inactivity: 🌿 Gentle movement (slow walk, stretching) 🫁 Slow breathing with longer exhales 😎Natural light exposure earlier in the day Think regulation, not collapse. If rest has never felt easy for you, that’s not a flaw/ It's information and it means your body needs supportive rest, not forced stillness 🤍

Not every emotional dip is emotional 💡Sometimes it’s physiological. Low blood sugar can feel like anxiety, irritability, sadness, brain fog, or that “everything feels hard” sensation. When the brain doesn’t have steady fuel, it goes into alert mode and emotions amplify. This is why willpower doesn’t work when the body isn’t supported 🧠➡️🛑Stabilizing the body often stabilizes the mind. Day 4 Tool: Eat protein within 60 minutes of waking 🍳This helps regulate cortisol, stabilize blood sugar, and support emotional resilience for the rest of the day. You don’t need to push through how you feel today. You might just need fuel 🤍