Change Academy

How to "Recession-Proof" Your Commitments to Yourself


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When the economy gets rocky, smart businesses don’t panic—they prepare. They focus on what really matters, streamline what they can, and make sure they’re flexible enough to weather the storm. 

In this episode, we’re borrowing that same mindset and translating it into the way we think about our own self-care routines and health habits. Because whether it’s travel, stress, a challenging diagnosis, or just a really busy season, life will test your systems.

We’ll explore six ways businesses recession-proof themselves—and translate them into strategies you can use to build more resilience into your own routines. Not to control every variable, but to stay steady when things get wobbly.

Key Takeaways

  1. Identify your non-negotiables--the routines, supports, and boundaries that keep you grounded and functional.
  2. Once your essentials are clear, you can consciously pause or scale back the “nice-to-haves” without guilt. This prevents burnout and preserves energy for what really matters.
  3. Don't rely on just one strategy. Have multiple ways to meet your needs so you’re not derailed by a single point of failure.
  4. Build your reserves--whether it’s food in the freezer, margin in your calendar, or emotional stamina. 
  5. In a pinch, shift from growth to resilience mode. Maintenance is a win when your capacity is limited.
  6. Strengthen your relationships with the people, tools, and systems that support your follow-through. Don’t wait until things get rocky to realize how much you depend on those connections.

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