This read feels long, so I’ll keep the reflection short. The other day, I told my toddler to breathe to calm down, and she replied, “I don’t want to breathe.” It made me chuckle, but also reminded me how often we resist the very thing that could calm us and give us a sense of peace, something I realized applies to my own life as I navigate unemployment. I talk more about this in my new YouTube video, The Unemployed Guilty Trap (And How to Escape It), where I share what it’s like to feel guilty for relaxing or enjoying life while laid off, and how to move forward without carrying that guilt. I’d love for you to watch, leave a comment, and let me know what you think, if it’s something you’re interested in!