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Exploring The Choice Point, the 7 Positivity Keys, and what it means to stay connected to yourself when life does not slow down.

Holiday overwhelm and the intention you never set

Laura Shaw Allen

Published on: 07/11/2026

Holiday overwhelm is not a scheduling problem. It is what happens when no one chose what the season is for. What the Intention Key does differently.

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Self-sabotage is a default, not a flaw

Laura Shaw Allen

Published on: 08/10/2026

Why do I self-sabotage? It is not a flaw in you. It is an old default firing before you notice the window is open. What the pattern is really telling you.

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Guilt after saying no is not proof you were wrong

Laura Shaw Allen

Published on: 02/10/2026

Guilt after saying no does not mean you chose wrong. It means an old pattern noticed you stepped out of it. What that discomfort is really telling you.

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Emotional flooding and the window you think you missed

Laura Shaw Allen

Published on: 17/09/2026

Emotional flooding feels like the window closes before you can reach it. It does not close. It gets crowded. What that overwhelm is really telling you.

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