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Dr Claire Plumbly's avatar

Love the healthy modelling you’ve done here thank you. I’m looking forward to a month off in August too

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Charlotte (has) Baby Brain's avatar

Sorry to hear you're feeling a bit burnt out, Eva, hope the break helps. Had no idea you could pause a paid subscription, so will keep this in my back pocket for next time I feel this way myself! Take care of yourself xxx

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Eva Lydon 🌿's avatar

Yes, it's great for relieving the guilt and (hopefully) hanging onto Subscribers 👍xx

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Charlotte (has) Baby Brain's avatar

PS If you feel the urge to come back to Substack sooner rather than later, I highly recommend a Notes break rather than an overall Substack break. I've been avoiding Notes for the past week and feel SO much better. It's such a social media time suck in that part of the website, I find the slower pace of actual newsletters much more burn-out friendly

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Eva Lydon 🌿's avatar

I was already staying away from notes (as much as possible 😉).. you're right it really does help to stay away.. or at least set yourself a time limit.. it is definitely the mist 'social media' part of Substack xxx

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Kate Darracott's avatar

I’m sorry you’re feeling overwhelmed, but delighted that you have decided to take a break, you may have noticed I’m on one too… and once again, the world hasn’t fallen in. 😉

Rest up, reflect, and I hope to catch-up with you IRL soon. 😘

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Ruth Cooper-Dickson's avatar

Lots of love to you ❤️ you’re 💯 doing the right thing. Everything will still be here xx

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Eva Lydon 🌿's avatar

Thank you ❤️ xx

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Danusia Malina-Derben's avatar

Sending you all the love Eva x

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

✨💕✨

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Hannah Ashe's avatar

Take care Eva xx

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Kelly Van de Vliet's avatar

Oh no, please take care of yourself!! So brave to acknowledge you need to step away from it all! 💛

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Jo Usmar's avatar

Hey, good for you for looking out for yourself. Take time to rest and regroup. Be kind to yourself! See you on the flipside x

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Eva Lydon 🌿's avatar

Thank you Jo 💖 see you soon xx

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Sara's avatar

Sorry you’re feeling so burnt out but well done for recognising it and taking a break! 👏

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Amy I Beeson 🐝's avatar

I hope you do lurk, but also take all the time you need. xxx

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Eva Lydon 🌿's avatar

❤️ xxx

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Natasha Scullane's avatar

Have a great summer Eva! ☀️

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Michelle Gomersbach's avatar

I’ve been down this path before, I’m glad to hear you are taking the time for you. Be gentle with yourself through this. Give yourself what you need and fill your cup. Big hugs

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Kristi Koeter's avatar

Totally support you and your pause!

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Lauren Barber's avatar

Honouring your sacred pause and also witnessing it as such an important thing to do for you. It’s inspiring to see. Sending much love. Hope you can sink into some nidras to soothe. Xx

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Eva Lydon 🌿's avatar

Thank you Lauren 💖 xx

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