Mini-Exercise: “The Moment English Became Heavy” Duration: 2–3 minutes Goal: Help you recognize your emotional weight without pressure. Step 1 — Pause for a moment. Take one slow breath and notice how your body feels when you think about speaking English. Step 2 — Answer one gentle question: “When did English stop feeling exciting and start feeling heavy for me?” Don’t overthink it. Just notice which moment comes to mind. Step 3 — Write one sentence: Complete this line in your notebook or phone: “English became heavy for me when…” It could be a meeting, a correction, a comment, or a moment you felt small. Step 4 — Release the judgment. After writing your sentence, say quietly: “This makes sense. I’m human.” Step 5 — Close the loop. Finish with this gentle reframe: “My English is not the problem. My emotional weight is.” That’s enough for today. This small awareness already lightens the load.