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Why Changing My Mind Is So Hard

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Heather Cook

I'm reflecting on how hard it has been for most of my life to change my mind, change plans, backtrack, and to not follow through with a plan, or with something I've said I will do.
Why Changing My Mind Is So Hard

I’m reflecting on how hard it has been for most of my life to change my mind, change plans, backtrack, and to not follow through with a plan, or with something I’ve said I will do. This was intended as a virtue, but it has also created problems. But maybe it’s not all-or-nothing.

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  • 00:00 This morning
  • 01:40 A difficult road
  • 06:12 Going back
  • 12:41 Changing plans
  • 15:48 The judgement of change
  • 19:28 Accepting change
  • 28:47 What even is a flake?
  • 32:02 Water rippling

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Heather Cook

Hi, I’m Heather. I’m an Autistic writer, advocate, and life coach, and I'm building a life I love. I help other Autistics to build their own autism-positive life. I love reading, jigsaw puzzles, just about every -ology, and Star Trek!

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