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Need a Hall Pass Today? It's Okay If You Step Away for a Bit

Need a Hall Pass Today? It's Okay If You Step Away for a Bit

Update: 2025-11-05

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Remember those slips of paper in school that let you step out of class without question? Sometimes, as adults, we still need that same kind of permission — to pause, to disengage, to take a breath.

This short reflection invites you to give yourself a hall pass. Not because something’s wrong. Not because you need an excuse. Just because your capacity is low, your well-being matters.

You’re allowed to step out of the noise, even if just for today. No questions asked.

Subscribe to "It’s Okay If…" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Need a Hall Pass Today? It's Okay If You Step Away for a Bit

Need a Hall Pass Today? It's Okay If You Step Away for a Bit