What’s happening
In The Pullback something shifts. Replies slow, plans go vague, and you sense them stepping back. Or you notice yourself stepping back as they come closer.
A stage of the loop
This is The Pullback.
You can feel the distance before anyone names it.
In your body
A drop in the stomach, a watchful alertness, and a mind scanning for the next sign.
Tonight’s practice
Name it, don’t chase it
- Put one hand on your chest and one on your stomach.
- Say to yourself: I feel distance, and I’m scared of what it means.
- Breathe into the lower hand for one minute.
- Do one thing for yourself before you decide anything about them.
Ready to go further?
The Choice Point Workshop is four live weeks on exactly this: catching the loop as it starts, and coming back to yourself sooner.
This is a reflection tool from a coach, not a diagnosis. If you’re struggling, please talk to someone you trust or a health professional. Need support now?