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💤 3 AM Wake-Up Call: Where Regret, Worry, and That Cringe Moment from 2012 All Come to Party 🎉

April 19, 2025•2 min read

Hey ladies, let’s talk about that delightful 3 AM wake-up club. You know the drill: eyes snap open like you just heard a fire alarm, only it’s dead silent. And then...the brain starts its little pre-dawn joyride. Oh, look, there’s a delightful parade of “remember when” moments:

Regret O’Clock: First up, the “Why did I say that on that date five years ago?” or, even better, the “What if I’d done everything differently with my ex?” You may be mid-divorce or way past it, but somehow, that voice just loves a rehash at ungodly hours.

Welcome, Worry Train! Next, our brain decides it’s prime time to worry about everything — from your kids’ future to whether you remembered to send that email to the dentist. Oh, and let’s not forget the existential curveballs like, “Will I ever find love again?” or “Should I get a cat?”

Mistakes Highlight Reel 🎬: And, if you thought it couldn't get any worse, we get the "Greatest Hits" reel of mistakes. That time you really trusted the wrong person, or maybe even that time you wore white to someone’s wedding (no judgment here).

Random Fears on the Side: Ever notice how your brain saves the most random fears for 3 AM? Like, “What if I accidentally married the next person I date?” or “Is my retirement fund okay?”

The Grand Finale: Just as you’re almost falling back asleep, your brain decides it’s a great time to remind you of that embarrassing moment from 2012...for no reason. A classic brain trick, right?

The best part? By 7 AM, half of it won’t make any sense, but your brain doesn’t care. So, here’s to the magical 3 AM hour, where even the most resilient woman’s confidence goes to die. And if you’re part of this club, remember: you’re not alone, even if we’re all staring at the ceiling in separate bedrooms.

May tonight bring us the sweet, uninterrupted sleep we deserve… but in case not, know you’ve got a whole sisterhood of bleary-eyed warriors right here with you. 💪✨

We've found what helps to calm the farm and quieten that little voice is to learn how to accept your past and become complete with where you now find yourself. It helps with the stress and overthinking.

Have a great night!

Fiona and Sandra x

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Fiona May

Fiona May Steddy is the founder of Women On Transition. Fiona has coached over 20,000 women to transform their lives and move on after separation of divorce.

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