Strawberries - Jeremy Miranda , 2026

American , b. 1980 -

1. Why you’re doing it

Toxic: To prove yourself

Healthy: To grow yourself

2. How you feel

Toxic: Never enough

Healthy: Proud + peaceful

3. Your pace

Toxic: Rush, rush, rush

Healthy: Steady + balanced

4. Self talk

Toxic: “I’m behind”

Healthy: “I’m on my path”

5. Rest

Toxic: Feels guilty resting

Healthy: Knows rest is power

6. Failure

Toxic: Takes it personal

Healthy: Learns and moves on

7. Comparison

Toxic: Always comparing

Healthy: Focused on self

8. Relationships

Toxic: Uses or neglects people

Healthy: Builds real connections

9. Boundaries

Toxic: Says yes to everything

Healthy: Protects time + energy

10. Success

Toxic: Never satisfied

Healthy: Celebrates wins

11. Identity

Toxic: “I am my success”

Healthy: “I am more than this”

12. Energy

Toxic: Burnt out

1. Move furniture around in your work area. This refreshes your energy

2. Go for a short walk. It clears your mind

3. Drink cold water or make tea. It wakes you up

4. Take a quick shower. It resets your mood

5. Clean a small space. It builds momentum

6. Put on music. It shifts your state fast

7. Change your outfit. It changes how you feel

8. Open a window. Fresh air helps you think

9. Do one tiny task. It breaks the resistance

10. Set a 10 minute timer. It makes starting easier

11. Write a simple to do list. It gives direction

12. Stretch your body. It releases tension

13. Light a candle or spray a scent. It refreshes your space

14. Step outside in the sun. It boosts your mood

15. Drink something with electrolytes. It supports energy

16. Watch a short inspiring video. It sparks action

17. Change locations. New environments create focus

18. Put your phone on airplane mode. Fewer distractions

19. Do a brain dump in a journal. It takes away overwhelm

Another angle on the flowers this morning

Because when it comes to the things that actually shape your life. How you’re treated, how you show up, what you tolerate. There’s a clear difference between preference and self respect

A good trick here that everyone should incorporate is this: whatever your ceiling is, it’s now your floor. That should be your standard for yourself and for others. Romantic relationships included, especially since that’s where we tend to make the most excuses

If someone once showed you what consistency looks like, inconsistency is no longer acceptable. If you’ve experienced effort, you don’t downgrade to bare minimum. If you’ve seen what it feels like to be chosen, you don’t entertain confusion

Your past “best” isn’t something to reminisce on but something to uphold. The problem is, people experience something good once, then spend the rest of their lives tolerating less while calling it “being understanding” “being patient” or “not expecting too much”. But standards aren’t about demanding perfection from others. They’re about no longer negotiating on what you already know is possible