Take stock of what’s still there
I remember sitting alone in my barn in the Loire, watching the sun set. The debts were still there and my relationship had fallen apart. That evening, I could also see my four children, my friends and family, and my own ability to begin again. I felt happier in that moment than I had in years.
Try writing down what needs your attention this week, who you could speak to, and what still gives you some pleasure. Put one action from that list in your diary. On a difficult day, a walk or a phone call is a reasonable place to start.
Give your days some shape
I began each morning by noticing what I was grateful for. I meditated, spent time outside and made room to read and learn. I looked after my health, wrote down what I wanted life to look like and paid more attention to what I let into my head. Those are the seven habits I talk about in my reel. If you want to try them, pick one you can repeat tomorrow.
Decide what you want to rebuild
Seven years later I’d built and sold another business. Looking back, I’m just as interested in what I learned about happiness along the way. If you’re starting again, ask yourself what you’d like an ordinary Tuesday to feel like. The answer might change what you choose to build next.
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