This Isn't Working Anymore!

You’ve been here before. That moment when something just doesn’t feel quite right anymore. You’re still showing up, still checking the boxes, still doing the things that used to work—but it’s all starting to feel… off. The rhythm is gone. The spark has faded. And deep down, you know...


It’s time for a reset.

Sometimes, the signs are quiet - a low hum of discontent, procrastination creeping in, or that inner nudge whispering.  "This isn't it anymore." Other times, the signs shout burnout, frustration, feeling stuck, or like you're forcing yourself to keep up with something that no longer fits who you've become.  Reset moments often sneak in just as we’re on the edge of change—when our inner world is evolving faster than our outer world can keep up.
Let’s be honest: hitting reset sounds good in theory, but it can feel scary in practice.

• We cling to routines, roles, and ways of doing things—even when they no longer serve us—because they feel familiar. Safe. Predictable.
• Resetting means stepping into the unknown. It means asking, What do I actually want now? And sometimes… we’re not sure how to answer.

But here’s the truth...


Resetting isn’t starting over—it’s realigning.
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It’s acknowledging that you’ve grown. That your needs, desires, and truths have shifted. And that it’s okay (and wise) to pause, reassess, and choose a new way forward. A reset doesn’t always require a grand life overhaul. Sometimes, the most powerful resets are the smallest:

• Saying no to something that drains you
  
• Carving out 15 minutes for quiet reflection each morning
  
• Letting go of an old story that no longer fits
  
• Trying something new just because it lights you up
  
• Ask yourself: What feels aligned for the new me that is emerging?
  

Your reset might be a conversation. A journal entry. A single, soul-honoring decision. Or it might be the beginning of a bold, new chapter. So if you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or like you’ve outgrown the way things have always been...

Pause.
Breathe.
Listen in.
And give yourself permission to reset.
You’re not broken. You’re becoming.


What's one part of your life that's asking for a reset right now?
What's one small step you can take to honor that?

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ORACLE CARD OF THE WEEK

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Radical Self-Care - Embrace Your Inner Power Oracle Deck

Revitalization. Renewal. Purification.

The Message:  I grew up on a farm where everything was a higher priority than my own self-care.  Monday through Friday, the animals needed to be fed first thing every morning, followed by attending school.  The weekends and the summers were viewed as additional workdays, full of an endless farm to-do list (bailing hay, fixing fences, grinding corn, giving animals shots, the list was endless).  The farm to-do list came first, and self-care (including play and fun) was only allowed after the to-do list was completed.   

As I transitioned from living/working on a farm to corporate life, I was taught a new set of priorities – work priorities.  Each company wanted me to put the company's needs above my own, and I kindly obliged them. Because that is how I was brought up.  Over the years, due to stress and illness, I realized that I needed to establish some firm boundaries regarding life/work balance.  My boss, my spouse, my friends, and my family would question and disapprove of my actions.  They called me selfish and made me feel guilty for having needs.  Their reactions made me question myself…

Who am I to put my own needs first?

One day, while sitting on an airplane preparing for takeoff, I had an epiphany. The flight attendant discussed the importance of putting on your own oxygen mask first in the event of an emergency. They emphasized that you cannot help others if you are unable to breathe yourself. This message helped me understand the source of my guilt for prioritizing my own needs. I realized that this guilt was not due to selfishness but rather societal pressure. 

• Have you been pushing yourself too hard?
• Are you putting everyone's needs before your own?
• Are you feeling guilty for putting your needs first because someone else dislikes or disapproves of your actions?
• How can you make self-care your priority today?

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