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Address the flat

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Christen Hong Coaching

2/4/26

Hi friends,
Hope you're well.
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This morning I heard something that really resonated with me. A TikToker I follow shared this analogy:

If you had to deliver a package to someone and got a flat tire on the way, what's the most productive thing you could do to accomplish your mission? The answer isn't to keep driving on the flat. The most productive thing you can do is stop and address the tire.

That landed hard for me, especially because my attention has been pulled in so many directions lately. When I get into that mode, I tend to push — trying to make things happen, trying to get things done. Staying up later than I should, skipping breaks that would actually replenish me.

It's easy to fall into a "should" mindset. The kind where productivity gets confused with endurance, and tending to yourself feels like a delay instead of part of the work. But no matter how capable you are, you can only go so far on empty.

So I've been asking myself, "What would support me right now?"
Not as a reward for pushing harder, but as a prerequisite for continuing on.

If this resonates, I invite you to tend to something small that might lift you up today.

A Prompt & An Affirmation
​What does support look like for me today — not just in theory, but in practice?
​I lovingly address my needs and move forward with clarity.

Astro Note ✨
​As Uranus stations direct in Taurus, we are reminded that sustainable change happens when our foundations are cared for. Small adjustments made now can support long-term staility over short-term urgency.

May what you tend to today make the road ahead a little steadier. Til next time...
xo,
Christen

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Christen Hong Coaching

Austin, TX Based Mindset & Human Design Coach

I help people align with their purpose and manage their energy, time, and tools to create clarity and impact. My weekly newsletter delivers fresh insights and prompts designed to spark “aha” moments in your everyday life.

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