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April 6, 2025

Hi Reader,

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Welcome to The Sunday Shift!

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We often think clarity comes from thinking harder or making perfect plans. But what if the real path to clarity starts with curiosity?

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This week, I want to share a story that reminded me: sometimes a yes, even one we’re unsure about, opens the door to what we truly want.

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⚡️ 1 Habit

Say yes with curiosity

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This week, try saying yes to something you’d normally dismiss too quickly. Then pause and reflect:

• Why was my instinct to say no?
• What could I learn by staying curious just a little longer?
• What am I afraid might happen if I say yes?

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Why it works: Curiosity doesn’t mean commitment, it means being open long enough to find your truth.

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📖 1 Story

Saying yes for herself

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Over lunch, a friend shared something brave. She had just finished The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes and was feeling inspired. That same week, she was asked out on a date—her first in years. The guy was kind, easy to talk to, and they agreed to reconnect once he returned to town.

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Here’s the twist: he came back sooner than expected.

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In the past, she might’ve ghosted. Or gone out to be polite. But something in her had shifted. That first “yes” to the date wasn’t really about the guy, it was about her curiosity. Could she still be open? Could she still choose for herself?

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When the follow-up invitation came, she paused. She realized the spark she hoped for wasn’t there. And that was her answer.

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She said yes to the first step, and then used that “yes” to discover what she actually wanted. Not what her family hoped, not what friends advised, not what would be convenient. Just what was true for her.

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The clarity she got was to say yes to dating. And, in the process, she realized this guy wasn’t the one.

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That’s the power of curiosity. It doesn’t always lead to a relationship or a job offer or a big win. Sometimes, it leads to clarity. And that’s meaningful.

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🎯 1 Focus

Use curiosity to find clarity

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This week, reflect on your patterns:

• Where are you saying no too quickly, out of habit?
• What yes might you explore just to see what you learn?
• What’s one decision you can make by being curious, not committed?

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Remember: a “yes” isn’t forever, but it can lead you back to yourself.

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Hit reply and let me know—what are you saying yes to this week? I’d love to hear (and I promise, I’m listening).

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See you next Sunday.

Jenn

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