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I feel this so much right now, Diane. I think it’s a part of the natural process of things. But it does suck to feel the weight of it all. Thanks for doing what you do. Keep up the great work!

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Thx! You do same!!

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I am in the same boat (although my challenges are different to yours). Right now, I should be writing a Substack post but my brain refuses to engage. There is too much going on and it is shutting down (at least, it feels like it!).

A gentle reminder to look after yourself..

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It is. And I've decided my health is more important than a strict weekly substack regime. If I was getting tons of subscribers I might feel it was a bit more worth pushing through, but every now and then I just get deflated. I hope you're able to sort/solve your challenges quickly.

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My high school literature teacher told me I was spreading myself too thin and not doing justice to any of my projects. If I don't get a handle on it, this issue will follow me throughout my life. Oy, does this conversation haunt me. I wish I'd listened then. I'm trying to listen now. The stress I know shortens our telemeres and our belief that we have all the time in the world to accomplish and feel everything we want in this life. xox

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I totally hear you. I get that I'm too hard on myself. Here's to healthy telemeres!

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I totally relate to this. Yes: breathe. Let yourself be imperfect. Do the best you can. Let go.

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Thanks. Letting go is my life's pursuit. Which I think isn't the point haha....

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Yes. Very difficult to do 🤓

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Feb 8, 2023Liked by Diane Hatz

Change hurts. Congratulations on your bravery, even if you feel overwhelmed right now. Remember to breathe and stay hydrated. Life will get manageable.

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haha - I read - "life will get you marmalade" in your comment. I like that. Thanks.

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Good for you. I'm fighting off something and it's part of my drag, but I'm just tired and overwhelmed. Sounds like you had a bad case of covid - so happy that you're on the up. I just have challenges with focus and taking on too many things I'm excited about. A lot is being so new at indie publishing - it's like getting a phd, masters, and b.s. at the same time! thanks! ps - and you made me laugh. i don't get what others see because avatar 1 was excruciatingly painful to get through....

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