What if it’s not just life that’s heavy—what if it’s what you’re telling yourself about it? Self-awareness starts when we stop and ask: “Says who?” (Who says you have to do it all?) “Compared to what?” (What are you measuring yourself against?) “What would happen if you didn’t?” (What are you afraid will happen if you stop carrying it?) “Always?” (Is it true that you always have to be the one to fix it?) “What specifically are you responsible for—and what are you assuming is yours?” Because when