Issue #124 | June 19, 2026 | Previous issues​

Hey Reader,

I'm going to keep this short and sweet.

At least I'll try. lol

I've been saying a phrase to myself recently that has been saving me a lot of stress.

It's not exactly a mantra.

It's more like a simple instruction for my nervous system and brain to follow.

I'm sure if you tried to count how many irritating situations you encounter in a day, you'd run out of fingers and toes.

Don't bother thinking too hard on that one.

Instead, I want you to commit this phrase to memory and use it like preventative medicine.

I warn you, the phrase is deceptively simple, so don't laugh before you try it.

I don't need to have an emotion about that.

Here's how it works.

Your husband leaves the dishes overnight in the sink for you to clean up the next day...again.

As soon as you feel the irritation rise, you pause and say I don't need to have an emotion about that.

And then carry on.

Someone cuts you off in traffic or is driving up your rear tail...I don't need to have an emotion about that.

And then carry on.

Your friend or coworker gives you a rather hard piece of criticism...I don't need to have an emotion about that.

And then carry on.

I'm telling you, these 9 simple words have helped me preserve so much energy.

Because not everything deserves a reaction.

Not everything needs access to your peace.

Not everything gets to boss your nervous system around.

And it puts you in control.

You get to choose what actually deserves an emotion.

Try it this week and let me know how it works for you.

With love,

Anna

P.S. Seriously. Try it before you roll your eyes.

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