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July 26, 2025 10 mins

Hi friend 🫶 Are you carrying heavy expectations that are making you feel irritable this Summer?

Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊

I'm so glad you are here! 🫶

As a recovering perfectionist with chronic high expectations, I’ve found myself carrying unnecessary weights into new seasons of my life. I’ve learned that when I am feeling irritable, it’s a sign to check in with myself.

In today’s episode, I will be walking you through uncovering high expectations that could be  the cause of your irritability this Summer. If you are ready to lay down the heavy weights you are carrying and welcome more peace and calm in your life, listen in. 

Your presence matters here. <3 With you,

Amy

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Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care, please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911. Also be aware that anytime we are talking about our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.

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