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Remember that 99% of the time your number one challenge is to simply get yourself started. Have trust in this universal truth and take the leap. Swap the inner dialogue from ‘I have to’ to:
‘I choose to start for just 5 minutes’ and see what happens.

2
Try to just show up even if your mind tries its very best to hold you back: Open that file, grab
that tool, get yourself in the arena, and just let it happen. Put on the blinders and go. You will feel better.

3
Fuck Perfectionism. You have to suck at something to become good at it. You’re going to fail. And that’s okay! Try to write one crappy page a day. Churn out one page of sketches. But make. There is no fail, only make.

4
Remember that you’ve already been at this point hundreds of times, and you made it through before. You are even stronger and more experienced now, even if your mind is telling you otherwise. Outsmart and outwork your toxic thoughts.

5
Visualize how good you will feel tonight when 
you can look back and can say that you have conquered your fears, that you showed up, that you fought your way through, that you pushed yourself out of overthinking and one step closer to your dreams.

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IF NOTHING GOES:
• Make a complete brain dump: take a blank sheet of paper, write everything down that’s on your mind right now.
• Take a short nap or simply lay down with your eyes closed.
• Go into the nearest park for a walk or run and take in sun and fresh air.
• Embrace vulnerability, search support from friends and your community. Your are loved.
• Clean up everything for a fresh start tomorrow. Get rid of some low-level tasks to free up your mind and schedule for the next morning.
• Accept and rest. Get a good
night’s sleep and in the morning you will see clearer.
• Be kind to yourself and have trust in yourself. Your potential is limitless and there are brighter days ahead.