Just because you were taught to do things a certain way doesn’t mean you have to keep doing them like that.

Whether it’s how you clean, cook, parent, work, or live—this episode is your reminder that you get to choose differently.

This one was inspired by a cozy fantasy book, a nostalgic childhood memory, and a jar of small-batch jam. We’re talking about the weight of tradition, the pressure to do things “right,” and the freedom that comes when we let go of big, overwhelming expectations and embrace smaller, slower, simpler ways of doing life.

Because you don’t need to make a giant pot of jam. You just need one good jar. (Metaphorically or literally.)

In this episode, I talk about:

* The quiet pressure to “do it the way it’s always been done”

* A cozy story about jam-making, and how it became a metaphor for life

* Why small is sustainable—and often more meaningful

* How to gently unlearn the belief that things only count if they’re big or perfect

* What it means to live your way—even if it looks different

🪞Reflection Questions:

* What’s something I’ve avoided because it felt too overwhelming or “too much”?

* Where am I holding on to someone else’s idea of how life should look?

* What’s one thing I could try doing my way this week—just a small batch?

🌿 Ready for more small batch shifts that create big impact?

Anchor In is my 6-week guided audio experience on Telegram, starting August 4.

Each week, I’ll send you gentle voice notes to help you slow down, reset, and live with more clarity and calm—on your terms.

No Zoom calls. No pressure. Just grounding, cozy support sent straight to your phone.

→ Learn more and join us here

✨ Let this be your permission to stop overcomplicating everything. You get to do it differently. One jar at a time.

xo, Xuan

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xuanklevecka.substack.com/subscribe