Prepare a starting sentence and three reminders so you can recover when the conversation changes.
Framework
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Make room for rest before giving yourself another routine to maintain
Playbook
Find the moment it begins, then give your better habit a place there.
Decide what still deserves your effort, define an honest finish line, and plan the work that remains.
Three verified quotes, plus clear words for the moment someone crosses the line.
Free
A useful contribution can be a detail, a question, or a clear next step.
Give the other person time to adjust before your delay becomes their problem.
Test one useful idea without copying someone else’s priorities.
Set a clear finish line, make the remaining work manageable, and decide what still deserves your effort.
