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When “later” quietly piles up

Why small resets work best inside moments you’re already in

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Nov 11, 2025
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When “later” quietly piles up

You’re standing at the counter.
Mail in one hand. Phone in the other.

You think, I’ll deal with this later.

Later doesn’t feel like a decision.
It feels like a pause.

The coat goes on the hook — pockets still full.
The mug goes in the sink — rinse later.
The laundry gets folded — put away later.

Nothing goes wrong in these moments.
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