The Becoming Blueprint: Tuesday Night Wind-Down
- Dr. Shari Nicole
- Nov 5
- 3 min read
A soft return to yourself at the end of the day.
As you settle into your evening,
take one slow breath with me.
Inhale through your nose.
Hold for 2.
Exhale fully.
This space is your return.
Hey y’all.
This space is your exhale.
This space is your return.
For some of you, we’ve been in conversation for years now through workshops, retreats, journals, and quiet reflections in the DMs. I’ve heard your stories, your breakthroughs, your “I’m trying” and your “I’m tired.” I’ve seen what strengthening the self in real life looks like.
And for some of you, this may be your first time here.
If so, welcome. Truly.
This is The Becoming Blueprint.
A soft landing place at the end of your day.
Not a performance.
Not productivity disguised as self-care.
Just a moment to return to yourself before the world calls again tomorrow.
Tonight, I’ve been sitting with the truth that we rarely realize when we’ve drifted away from ourselves.
It happens so quietly.
A few rushed mornings.
A few swallowed emotions.
A few whispers of “I got it” when actually we definitely do not “got it”.
Not really.
And suddenly, we’re a few steps outside of our own life, watching ourselves move through it on autopilot.
But the beautiful thing is:
Returning doesn’t have to be dramatic or grand.
Sometimes becoming is simply:
Noticing your breath.
Noticing your body.
Noticing that you’ve been gone
and choosing, gently, to come back.
You don’t have to fix anything tonight.
You don’t have to set new goals or make grand declarations about your life.
Just come home to yourself. Become you again.
Even if it’s just by loosening your shoulders.
Taking off the armor.
And letting the day be done.
As you read,
if something lands,
let your body notice it.
Let it be enough.
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Tonight’s Reflection
Let’s slow down just a bit more. Feel your breath move at its own pace.
Let your body settle into wherever it is. There is nothing you need to shift or earn in this moment.
Becoming isn’t loud. It happens in the quiet moments when we choose to listen to ourselves again, when we let the truth surface without trying to shape it.
What part of you is asking to be seen again?
There’s something sacred about ending the day in honesty.
Not trying to be more, just allowing ourselves to be real. You can reply to this email or share in the comments if you feel called. I’ll be here for the next hour, reading, responding, and holding the space with you.
Keep becoming.
PS: If you came here from Instagram, from a retreat, from the WISE Journal, or from someone who shared this with you, I’m so glad you’re here. There is room for you in this circle.
You Don't Have to Do This Alone
If you're in the middle, grieving while growing, mourning while moving forward, holding both/and without losing yourself. I see you. I'm there too. Grace in some moments. Bathroom floor tears in others.
This is the work I do through The WISE Method and The Becoming Blueprint. Not about having answers. About building awareness to see what's beneath the surface (W), clarifying what you truly want instead of autopilot (Identify Intentions), taking practical steps forward (Shape the Shift), and sustaining change while measuring growth (Empower the Outcome).
If you've been circling the same challenges, work stress, relationship patterns, not living your potential, the WISE Method is your reset button. A structured, supportive way to slow down, reflect, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Ready to stop living on autopilot and start designing the life you actually want? Let's work together. One-on-one coaching to dig into your situation, or The Becoming Blueprint, my guided ecosystem blending psychology, mindfulness, embodiment, and leadership wisdom for inside-out evolution.
Learn more at www.drsharinicole.com or reach out at hello@drsharinicole.com. Let's figure out your next WISE move together.
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