Path from Negotiation → Unburdening (with Self Energy focus)

Step 1: Strengthen Self Presence

– Notice when a part is speaking (Protector, Striver, Critic, Yearner).

– Instead of blending with it (“I am ashamed”), say: “I notice my Critic is loud right now.”

– That separation is how Self creates space. Self energy is calm, curious, compassionate—it ... See more

Daily Parts Watchlist

1. Striver (Achiever)

☐ Did I keep my goals enough-sized instead of everything-sized?

☐ Did I stop after the minimum win (1 reading, 1 wall layer, 1 meal)?

2. Critic (Self-Doubter)

☐ Did I catch the shift from helpful feedback → shame?

☐ Did I reframe “not enough” into “what was useful today?”

3. Protector of Comfort

☐ Did I notic... See more

The Striver would still bring its structure and prep, but it would measure success by movement toward the Yearner’s vision, not by flawless execution. That’s a gentler partnership.

– Instead of “Every time you hide, you prove we don’t belong,” it could say:

“I know you don’t trust the outside. But can we test it in small doses, together?”

Daily Page Layout

1. Sleep Log (top of page)

🛏️ Bed / Asleep / Wake-ups / Wake time

Example: “11:30 / 1:00 / up at 4–6 / woke 8:30”

2. Threshold Reps

🚪 Did I cross the door today? Y/N

🚇 Commute tolerance (mins or classes sat through)

Example: “Walk → train → 1 class = 2 reps”

3. Facts vs. Meaning

✏️ Fact: _____________________

💭 Meaning I added: ____... See more

So the watchlist is:

– Striver → keep it to enough , not everything.

– Critic → turn shame into feedback.

– Protector → give it rest without letting it run the whole show.

What hurts most isn’t the substance or the social—it’s the places where shame says, “This proves you don’t belong in the future you’re working for.

– Instead of “You’re lazy and ruining everything,” the Critic could say:

“I get you’re trying to keep us safe from overwhelm. I’m just scared your way keeps us stuck.”