Brooke May 2026

(e.g., Overcoming fear, finding joy in solitude, or letting go of past expectations?)

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Brooke Fitzgerald reminds us that saying "no" to the good is often necessary to say "yes" to the great. It’s about being authentic, not busy. Reflective Prompts for Your Own "Open" Season: What plan am I clinging to that no longer brings me joy? If I weren't afraid of failing, what would I step into today

If I weren't afraid of failing, what would I step into today? Where in my life am I forcing a "closed" door? Final Thoughts The Power of "No"

As Brooke Petermann writes on her blog , "open" is the very opposite of a rigid plan. It’s wide, it’s undefined, and it’s deeply uncomfortable for anyone who loves to be in control.

Reevaluating old dreams and giving them new life, rather than clinging to a 2019 version of myself. 3. The Power of "No"