Before you try to solve the problem, pause and ask yourself a different set of questions: Is my belly full? Am I hydrated? Have I seen the sun today? Have I moved or stretched my body? Can I sit up, relax my jaw, and soften my face? Can I take a slow breath in and fully exhale? Have I written anything down to clear my thoughts? Can I say one kind thing to myself? Who do I want to be in this moment? What if I am okay? At first glance, these questions can feel almost too simple

I recently came across a simple idea that has stayed with me: if you think something positive about someone, tell them. It sounds obvious. But pay attention for a day, and you will notice something. You have far more positive thoughts about people than you ever express. You notice when someone handles a situation well, when they show up prepared, when they make your job easier. And yet, most of those thoughts never leave your head. The gap is not awareness. It is action. I sa