Careblazer,

This week has been full of moments that made me pause and smile.

I turned 44 on Tuesday — in fact, I’m writing this on my birthday.

I’m making great progress on my upcoming book.

And I’ve been spending time with so many of you in our 5-day live event — connecting, learning, and sharing real breakthroughs.

Right now, as I type this, my sweet pup Niko is curled up next to me, sound asleep.

Can you feel the joy behind these words?

Because I really am feeling it.

And here’s the surprising part: nothing big in my life has changed!

But…something small — and powerful — has.

I’ve been trying something new:

✔️ Talking kindly to myself

✔️ Focusing on what I’m grateful for

✔️ Noticing what’s good, even when life is hard

Here’s what I’ve learned — I don’t need any help feeling anxious or overwhelmed. That comes easy! 😅

But feeling joy? Feeling peace? That takes practice — and I’m practicing.

And I hope you’ll join me.

Even if just for a moment. Even if it feels silly at first.

Try telling yourself something kind today.

Something like: I’m doing the best I can, or I’m allowed to feel proud of myself.

It might surprise you what shifts when your brain starts listening.

This isn’t about toxic positivity. You don’t have to leap from “I hate caregiving!” to “I love caregiving!” But you can move from “I’m overwhelmed” to “I’m doing my best today.”

I’m not asking you to love the situation. I’m asking you to explore less painful, more powerful ways to live inside of it.

Mindset doesn’t mean denying reality. It means taking control of how you interpret it — and how you show up in it.

And if your first reaction to this message is “Yeah, right” or “Easy for her to say”? Then I especially hope you’ll try. Because those reactions are exactly why this practice is so powerful.

Here’s a fun fact: your brain has something called the Reticular Activating System (RAS). It helps filter what you notice.

Basically, your brain is wired to show you what you believe. So if you believe “Everything is horrible and nothing will help,” your brain will keep finding proof of that.

But if you start believing “There’s always something that can help,” your brain will start showing you that, too.

This isn’t magic. t’s neuroscience.

If you want to learn more about how this works — or if you just want to try a little positive self-talk with me this week — reply to this email and let me know. I’d love to hear from you.

With care,