The Uplifters

The Uplifters

Friday Cocoon Starting Now

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Aransas Savas
May 22, 2026
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Happy Friday!

I try to start every Friday morning by looking at my calendar from the past week, just to remind myself what actually happened, even on those weeks when it feels like nothing went to plan. It helps me show myself a little grace when that snippy, judgmental girl in my head starts wagging her finger at me.

This week, I made a few really silly mistakes. Judgy girl had a heyday with that, but she softened up when I put things in perspective for her. It was a big week: my daughters performed at a poetry open mic, I gussied up and hit the town for the Moth Ball, I went to the premiere of the E. Jean Carroll documentary with Carla Zanoni (please, please go see it and support this incredible film). It was a lot. And I am tired. And making mistakes is the price of that, but I wouldn’t trade a second of it.

Research says reflection is one of the most valuable things we can do. For productivity, life satisfaction, resilience, you name it. And yet most of us blow right past it. Every Friday, we close out the week together with a little reflection, some focused work, and a teeny-tiny dance party. It’s work time, but it’s also play time.

You’re invited, and we’d love for you to join us at the link below.

Every Friday from 10-12 ET, on Zoom. Here’s our flow:

  • 10:00 - Set intentions and reflect together

  • 10:15 - Three deep breaths, then dive into solo work

  • 11:00 - One-song dance party to shake things loose

  • 11:03 - Second solo work session

  • 11:59 - Close and pat ourselves on the back

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