We Can Do Hard Things 279. Amanda’s “Rebuilding Year” + Playfulness + Your Questions
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Feb 8, 2024 
Amanda declares a 'Rebuilding Year' and shares insights on personal growth, parenthood, and playfulness. Abby provides advice on unlocking playfulness and discusses the importance of not trying to be 'good'.
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Contentedness Versus Happiness
- Abby distinguishes happiness from contentedness: happiness is rare zing; contentedness is steady peace and satisfaction.
- She aims for contentedness for her kids, valuing embodied decision-making over chasing constant happiness.
Declare A Rebuilding Year
- Amanda declares a deliberate "rebuilding year" to lower external expectations and allow slow, invisible growth.
- She borrows the pro-sports model: prune, invest in younger talent, and accept no immediate fruit while trusting future payoff.
Bathtub Fall That Forced A Slow Down
- Glennon fell into her bathtub, briefly losing balance and watching her book and phone sink to the bottom.
- The moment humbled her and forced an immediate slow-down: she crawled into bed and did nothing for the rest of the day.