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🗓 Monday, August 11, 2025
📬 Stuck in the Middle – Issue #203
💡 Theme: Taking Care of Yourself While You’re Stuck in the Middle

💖 Hey Friend,

When you’re pulled in every direction—work, kids, aging parents, bills, and that “thing” you were supposed to do last week—it’s way too easy to forget about the one thing that matters most: you.

Today’s issue is packed with realistic, free self-care ideas for when you feel like you have no time, no energy, and no space left for yourself.

🧠 3 Things That Might Actually Help This Week

1️⃣ Basic Self-Care That Works
Even the smallest daily actions—like stepping outside, walking 30 minutes, or staying hydrated—can make a noticeable difference in mood and energy.
🔗 Caring for Your Mental Health (NIMH)

2️⃣ 31 Tiny, Powerful Mental Health Boosts
From getting into nature to setting simple self-care goals, here are 31 totally free ideas you can start today.
🔗 31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health (MHA)

3️⃣ Self-Care for Out-of-Time Parents
Short on time? Here’s how to grab real rest—even if it’s only five minutes at a time.
🔗 10 Ways to Practice Self-Care as a Parent (Cleveland Clinic)

✏️ Your Quick Self-Care Plan

💬 From Me to You

You’re not “slacking” when you take care of yourself—you’re recharging so you can keep showing up. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you deserve more than running on fumes.

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Welcome to Stuck in the Middle, the newsletter for anyone balancing kids, aging parents, work, and the rest of life’s circus. You’ll get practical tips, real stories, and resources that actually help—twice a week, free.

🗨 Mini Reader Story

"I thought self-care was a luxury—until I realized I was snapping at my kids because I was running on empty. Now, even a 10-minute walk changes my whole day." — Melissa, NY

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