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Published 7 months ago • 3 min read

Hi Reader,

Last week, I led my self-care workshop, From Pressured to Present. It was such a lovely and meaningful experience with a beautifully engaged group.

And... yeah.... I taught it while I was sick. 🤦‍♀️

But... what I realized is something you might relate to. Sometimes the thing that matters most requires you to pause, trim your obligations, and redirect your energy toward what feels most aligned.

What Matters Most for You

One of the core themes of the workshop was identifying what truly matters for you this season. Not the long list of expectations (from others or your conditioned self), not the pressure to keep everything running, but the deeper priorities that support your wellbeing, your energy... and your person.

Self-Care Isn't a Luxury

I often tell clients that self-care begins by including yourself in the circle of love that you so freely offer to others.

It's not a luxury. It's a necessity.

If you want to move beyond surviving and into thriving, self-care and self-love is at the center of that wheel.

I've had to practice that myself. And if you have ever found yourself thinking that you should keep pushing, keep providing, keep everything together, then I want you to know you are in very good company.

Your mind might tell you that you need to do it all. But that belief is old conditioning, not truth.

You Have More Options Than You Think

When you are overwhelmed, your mind tends to narrow the possibilities. You see only the familiar path: keep going, keep doing, keep holding everything.
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But when you pause long enough to ask, "Is all of this actually necessary?" something shifts. You begin to see the alternatives that were hidden by stress. You start to notice where you can ask for help or simply say "No."

Clarity Helps You Create a Season That Feels Good

This is why the work of clarifying your priorities matters. It helps you see what is essential and what is simply noise and it supports the kind of holiday season that feels more grounded and less chaotic.
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You deserve that. You deserve a season that restores you instead of drains you.

If You Want More...

If this resonates with you, here are two blog posts that go a little deeper:

And if you missed From Pressured to Present, I plan to offer it again in early 2026. You can join the waitlist here so you are the first to know when it opens again:
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​https://www.selfcareworkshop.com​

And remember, you are always loved—no matter what.

warmly,

Sherri M. Herman, MA, LPCC

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