Dear Reader, If you’ve ever found yourself standing in line at Bath & Body Works with a handful of candles and lotions after a stressful day… you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me stuck in an emotional spending cycle. After holding space for others all day—whether as a therapist, caregiver, teacher, CEO, or friend—they’re drained. Their nervous system is screaming for comfort. And in that moment, buying something small (or not so small) feels like the fastest way to feel better. But...