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Teresa Wu's avatar

I've had the very same experience with reading—or attempting to start and then feeling this itch to pick up my phone between paragraphs that I can't shake!! Loved this and thank you for sharing so beautifully.

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thank you Teresa x

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Big Knit Sweater's avatar

I resonated with this on so many levels. For so long I thought the urgency I created in my life was drive and ambition. Only with slowing down and asking the right questions did I come to realize that it was actually anxiety. Anxiety about not being valuable if I wasn’t always responsible or successful. Thanks for sharing your story!

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thanks for sharing Francesca, totally relate x

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Sara Bartlett's avatar

So appreciate your thoughts here, Harry. It’s all incredibly relatable. I spent much of my twenties and thirties striving - always striving. And now that I’m in my 40’s, all of that striving and achieving isn’t what brings me to life each day. Now, I’m going for contentment. Peace. Moments of joy.

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Love it thanks Sara x

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Amanda's avatar

Beautiful, authentic, brave writing - that is so relatable and I loved it. Thank you 🩷

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thanks so much x

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Katie Hagel's avatar

Beautiful!

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

💓

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Marit's avatar

So well written! Loved getting to slow down and take in your reflections, and also getting to know you better!

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thank you so much x

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Cecilia Lacerda's avatar

This article felt so honest and resonated a bit too much with me (including the decision n. 03). Happy for you for slowing down and sending you lots of love ✨

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thank you Cecilia, likewise x

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Lucy Henderson's avatar

Loved this article it’s so raw and honest ❤️ proud of you for slowing down x

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thanks so much Loolie 💖💖💖

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Mhairi Shaw's avatar

It takes a lot of gumption and self awareness to disentangle yourself from the hamster wheel of “ must do better or best”. Good for you Harry making the switch to leading with your values. Slowing down and taking in the view is hard when you are driven by “ success” or the idea of it. Real success can be living life the way you decide and not some version imposed by expectation. This is a great piece and a reminder that we only get one chance at life….do it your way at a pace that works for you, no apologies needed. Thank you for sharing, beautiful.😍

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thank you so much Mhairi x

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T.R's avatar

I deeply resonated with this and am in a similar period to that which you experienced post burn out... thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and reminder that we all share in our common 'humanness!'

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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

Thanks so much, and yes to being human x

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