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Elena Filipczyk's avatar

I completely relate, even though I do probably only a quarter of what you fit into your calendar! I think we're all on the path of trying to find our balance and rhythm, and being okay with ours looking different to other people's too. ❤️

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Lillian Seidel's avatar

You have plenty on your plate, even with tutoring, your book, AND your thesis! Thanks for reading and sharing. I’m so glad we got to chat about this topic, too! 💛

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Caroline G's avatar

Lillian, I appreciated this post SO MUCH and was struck by the idea of coming from a place of abundance rather than drain when making plans. I've been thinking a lot about this lately because I too default to burnout.

Lastly - if you enjoy these kinds of bedtime stories to help you fall asleep - I recommend Nothing Much Happens - which is a podcast that your story immediately reminded me of.

Take care and be well!

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Lillian Seidel's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and sharing your reaction, Caroline. 💛 So much of my writing is often putting down how I feel and sending it out into the void, with no idea if it will resonate; it truly is so meaningful to hear how things land with others.

And what a great recommendation, thank you!! I stumbled across Nothing Much Happens several months ago and had forgotten about it; this is a great reminder to revisit it.

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Allen Simon's avatar

This may be the most trivial comment you get on this post, but almond butter is super underrated and I eat it straight from the jar all the time.

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Lillian Seidel's avatar

I take almond butter very seriously and as such, am delighted by this comment.

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Allen Simon's avatar

You should. Everyone should.

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