1) Be direct about what I need, without hesitation, shame or apology 2) Limit exposure to every person place or thing that leaves me depleted 3) Do one small thing every day that gives me a boost 4) Study with the best teachers I can find 5) Clean up your mess a little at a time 6) Learn how to hold what hurts 7) Be relentless in pursuit of joy 8) Make sleep and rest a priority 9) Work to unlearn internalized BS

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