Lesson 2.3 Practice Recovery, Not Perfection

Interrupt spirals and come back to center.

Everyone spirals sometimes

Whether it’s in an interview, during prep, or just when you’re reviewing your progress — spiralling happens. You might feel shaky, defeated, frustrated, or like you “messed it all up.”

This is not a failure. This is a moment. And moments pass.

The fastest way out is to pause

Take one breath — in through your nose, out through your mouth. Feel your body again: hands, feet, your seat on the chair. Come back to now.

This is called a “recovery rep.” Every time you come back, you’re training your brain to recover faster.

Confidence comes from returning, not being flawless

The most confident people aren’t perfect — they’re just better at not staying down. They know how to name what’s happening, adjust, and move forward.

This is your goal: less time lost to spirals, more time in steady progress.

You’re allowed to begin again

Right now, even if you feel off-track, you can pause and choose again. Not because everything’s fixed — but because you’re practicing the skill of returning. That’s what builds trust in yourself.

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Lesson 2.4 – Strength Looks Like This