The spiral needs something boring to trip over. Five slow numbers will do it.
It's hard to soothe a feeling you haven't named. Naming it takes some of its power.
The guilt loop keeps going until someone says it's allowed. Today that's you.
Three at a time. That's on purpose.
affirmation
You're allowed to be tired and still be a good parent.
affirmation
You did not fail today. You survived a hard one.
affirmation
Being patient took work today. That counts.