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It’s September, summer is coming to a close and temperatures are dropping surprisingly fast. Change is coming fast and we gotta adapt. If we keep ignoring it, shits gonna suck and its gonna cost you way more than if you’d just handled it when you had the chance. Don’t let that go over ya head!

Now on to the main point of this months newsletter.

So…I cut myself pretty bad a couple weeks ago. I was washing dishes and the last one left was a cracked glass bowl. I’m thinking, “This is safety glass, nothing’s gonna happen.” WRONG. As I’m putting it up, it breaks in my hand and slices my finger deep. Three stitches later…yeah, it fucking sucked.

So what’s the point of this story, Brandan? I hear you. The point is: I ignored the crack. And when it finally broke, I paid for it.

Now let me ask you, what cracks in your life are you ignoring right now? The ones you can see clear as day but keep brushing off?

Don’t do it. Reconsider. Don’t wait. Address it ASAP, or you’ll end up suffering more than you need to.

Here’s the thing:

1. Recognize when something is wrong. Stop trying to downplay it.

2. Acknowledge it as true.

3. Determine how bad it is (or how bad it could get if it gets worse).

4. Outline your options and decide what you’re willing (or not willing) to deal with.

5. Pick a solution and move on it. If it doesn’t work, try another. Repeat as needed.

If I bring it back to my situation, I should’ve just thrown that damn glass bowl away. But I didn’t want to deal with buying another one, and I thought I had more time. That assumption cost me half a day, $40 at urgent care, and now a week of babying my hand while it heals (plus messed up workouts). A new bowl would’ve cost me a fraction of that with one click on Amazon. Believe me, I checked.

Moral of the story: Don’t ignore the cracks. Whatever it is, your health, your relationships, your mental wellbeing, deal with it now. Otherwise, it’ll cost you way more later than you planned to pay.

Here’s a video of me explaining it on Tiktok:

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Some lessons are more painful than others.

👉🏾 Also, I was recently featured in Voyage Houston. Check out the article here:

Exploring Life & Business with Brandan Vazquez of WeUp Counseling & Consulting

Just like that cracked bowl, the “small things” we ignore can end up costing us big. These affirmations are reminders to face the cracks early and protect your peace:

1. I choose to face problems early before they grow bigger. Taking action now saves me pain later.

2. I trust myself to recognize the signs and respond with wisdom. My awareness is my strength.

3. I release the habit of ignoring what I know needs attention. Avoidance only costs me more.

4. I am capable of finding solutions, even when things feel overwhelming. Step by step, I can handle it.

5. I deserve peace of mind, and I create it by addressing challenges head-on. My well-being is worth the effort.

Reflection Question: What “cracks” in your life are you currently ignoring that deserve your attention today?

Challenge yourself to try at least one of these tips this month. Share your experience with us, we’d love to hear how it goes!

Thanks for reading. See you next month, WeUp!