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Ep. 126 C'est La Vie - A Spring Restart

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Episode 125: C'est la Vie –
A Spring Restart

Spring isn't just a season change—it's an invitation. Q1 has been rough for many of us. Work let us down. The world felt heavy. We carried burdens that weren't ours to carry. But what if you could give yourself permission to let it all go and start fresh?

This episode reframes "c'est la vie"—not as resignation, but as permission. Bree explores why spring is actually the best time to restart, how the equinox aligns with your nervous system's capacity for change, and what it really means to "live and let live" when it comes to yourself.

Why spring beats January for restarts

  • Winter contracts you; spring expands you
  • The biology of longer light and nervous system recovery
  • Spring as the astrological new year
  • Why timing matters for sustainable change

    • The reframe: C'est la vie as permission

    • Letting go of Q1 without shame
    • Permission to stop carrying what isn't yours
    • Choosing something different, starting today
    • The neuroscience of seasonal reset

      • Live and let live (starting with yourself)

      • Inhabiting this moment, not the "should have" moment
      • Releasing guilt, narratives, and illusion of control
      • The grace you give a friend, given to yourself
      • Practical self-compassion in a demanding world

        • Takeaways

        • Your exhaustion from Q1 doesn't mean you failed—the timing was off
        • Spring provides actual neurological resources for restart
        • You don't need Monday or next January—you can start today
        • How good it gets depends on your willingness to let heavy stuff go
        • Seasonal alignment matters as much as willpower
        • You deserve a fresh start, and the season is designed for it

          • Reflection What if the best time to restart isn't determined by your calendar, but by the actual resources available to you? Spring isn't poetic—it's practical.

          You are resourced for change right now. The question is: are you willing to let go?

          Connect with Bree

          • Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
          • Website: www.executiveunschool.com
          • Work Recovery Services: www.executiveunschool.com/services
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