11/26/2025
Who’s participating in the Blackout this Black Friday?
I’ve been watching the conversations, and at its core it’s really about choosing where you put your energy, attention, and more obviously, money.
And honestly, that’s a mental health strategy too.
Every year, the season tries to pull us into urgency that has nothing to do with joy. Sales ads get louder, our nervous systems get tighter, and suddenly we’re running on stress instead of values.
Most of us give more than we realize. We overextend, overcommit, and call it “normal.”
What If: The blackout is a reminder that stepping back is still a choice. Protecting your wallet is important, but protecting your mind is just as real.
The blackout offers a different lane. A chance to slow down, choose consciously, and not let pressure dictate your decisions.
If you’re participating, cool. If you’re not, also cool.
Either way, it’s a good moment to ask yourself:
“𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕒𝕞 𝕀 𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕙𝕒𝕓𝕚𝕥 𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕠𝕗 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟?”