Before Breakfast Second Cup: You don't have to explain
Dec 14, 2025
Discover the liberating idea that you don't need to explain every choice you make. From holiday pressures to everyday interactions, learn when it's okay to keep things brief. Laura highlights how people often focus on their own lives, freeing you from the burden of over-explaining. Explore scenarios like canceling appointments and maintaining work boundaries, where less is more. Embrace the notion that your personal decisions are yours alone—saving you mental energy for what truly matters.
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Don't Explain Every Choice
- Avoid over-explaining your reasonable requests to others during social situations and errands.
- Wait to provide details only if someone asks for more information.
Holiday Defense Scripts
- Holiday gatherings often prompt rehearsed explanations for small choices like shoes off or gift cards.
- People mentally prepare defenses even when nobody is paying close attention.
Most People Aren't Watching You
- Most people are too wrapped up in their own lives to obsess over what you do.
- Realizing this is liberating and reduces needless self-consciousness.