Don’t Shake the Can

Pressure builds. Fizz rises. Boom.
Maybe someone left the lights on, cut you off, or forgot to text back.

Think of a can of soda-pop - shake it, and pressure builds fast.
The more it rattles, the greater the explosion when opened.
The mess never helps, yet we keep shaking.
Holding tension, replaying frustrations, reacting fast.

In a coaching session this week, a simple reminder hit home: Don’t shake the can.
Every time we stew or assume, we add pressure inside.
Then one small thing - a comment, a delay, a tone - pops the tab and sends the fizz flying.

Self-leadership means noticing that buildup before it bursts.
Take a breath. Step back. Let the bubbles settle.

Open it calmly, and the familiar pssst greets you.
You get to enjoy what’s inside.

How might you stay steady when life starts to shake you?

Create your life.
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Waypoint 340 (Y7 W28)