[phrase] The official sign-off and emotional permission slip. Releases all expectations of productivity, perfection, or performance. Implies: whatever today holds—you’re allowed to meet it honestly.

The segment and mantra on our show where we practice not stressing about something until there’s actually something to stress about—choosing patience, perspective, and facts over spiraling into every “what if.”

[phrase] Radical permission to stop intellectualizing everything and just…feel it. Often inconvenient. Occasionally healing. Usually both.

[acronym] Short for “Sorry, I bitchy.” A self-aware disclaimer issued before, during, or after mild emotional turbulence.

[phrase] The least satisfying but most accurate answer to almost everything. A favorite among overthinkers, therapists, and anyone unwilling to lie for simplicity.

[verb] To fully lean into the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) means to move away from relying on personal willpower and instead surrendering completely to the Holy Spirit. When we FULLY surrender, Amy nicknamed this FRUITING HARD.

[phrase] A gentle but firm internal boundary. The quiet rebellion against over-accommodating everyone else’s opinions. Used when you remember you actually have agency. Opposite energy of the 'Let Them Theory'.

[phrase] An invitation to let life be more fun—embracing spontaneity, playfulness, and lighthearted moments instead of clinging to control.

[adjective] Exceptionally cool or impressive.

[acronym] “Why Am I Talking?” A strategic pause button for oversharers, interrupters, and anyone who suddenly realizes silence might be more powerful.

Credit: Anne Lamott