Confession RE: my acting

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\t\t\t\t\t\tI feel like some of thebestacting I do is when I’m off camera.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you know those days when you have topretendto be cheerful and energetic…
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\t\t\t\t\t\t… but on theinside, you feel dead-tired — and putting on a happy face just drains you even MORE?
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\t\t\t\t\t\tNot too long ago, I was feeling this way almosteveryday…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd it got to the point where I hardly recognized myself.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI stopped taking nature walks with my dog, and fell back on letting them out in the yard.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI stopped cooking healthy meals and started ordering takeout all the time.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI even caught myself canceling plans with friends, just to sit at home and do nothing.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI was just so tired!
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThen, just as I was starting to worry something wasseriouslywrong with me… I got an unexpected text message that brought me to tears.
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\t\t\t\t\t\t“Hey, Mags! Long time no see. Thinking about you today.”
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIt came from a childhood friend back in Hawaii, who I hadn’t heard from inyears.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd hearing from her made me realize: The reason I felt so run-down?
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI washomesick.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI’d been missing the people, places, sights, and sounds that make me… feel likeme.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tFortunately, I had a couple of days off coming up — and I knew I needed to use them for a trip back home…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd let me tell you: Almost as soon as I got off the plane, I started to feel more like myself.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tJust walking around my old favorite outdoor market brought me so much rejuvenating joy.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBut Ireallyfelt my “Maggie-ness” return when I got to visit that friend who texted me…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAt her coffee farm!
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd of course, I had to snack on a few coffee cherries…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tLater, I had another island snack: Coconuts!
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd as a born-and-raised Hawaii girl, I had to laugh at how rusty my coconut opening skills had become…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBecause I had to cheat and use a hammer! 😆
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\t\t\t\t\t\tCoconuts and coffee farms aside, though…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter a few days of being home, reconnecting with so many incredible people, and soaking in my favorite sights, sounds, and smells…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI’d almost completely forgotten about the zombie-like funk I’d been in.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI thought, “THIS is me at my BEST.”
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\t\t\t\t\t\tDon’t get me wrong — I’m so proud of the action hero Maggie who kicks butt and jumps off of buildings every day…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd after the much-needed visit home, I was thrilled to be back at work doing what I love.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBut this whole experience made me realize, any time I’m feeling burnt out or detached… Itotallyhave the power to turn it around —
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAs long as I can reconnect with the things I love.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich got me thinking, -...
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen are YOU at your BEST?
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\t\t\t\t\t\tOr in other words:What helps you feel recharged,confident, and “emotionally energized?”
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\t\t\t\t\t\tMaybe it’s when you’re surrounded by people you love, or spending time on a favorite hobby.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tPerhaps it’s when you accomplish a health goal...
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\t\t\t\t\t\tOr when you’re doing something kind for others…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tOr maybe when you’re on vacation, and all your stress melts away for a few days.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhatever it is that makes you feel the MOST like yourself… I want to hear about it.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI’m always blown away by how insightful the ActivatedYou family is —
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd I’m curious to read your answer!
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSo go ahead and hit “Reply” to let me know:When are you at your best?
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd I just might share your response with the whole ActivatedYou family —
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBecause Iknowwe can inspire each other to enjoy fuller, richer lives. 🥰
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\t\t\t\t\t\tTo a healthy, balanced life,
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\t\t\t\t\t\tMaggie Q
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\t\t\t\t\t\tP.S. Okay, okay, I have one more photo I want to share.

For context: After my trip, I asked my team if I could look for projects to work on in Hawaii — so I’d be able to go back home more often.

And luckily, I was able to find some pretty quickly!
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSo this is a candid pic one of the crew snapped during my last work trip…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd I think itperfectlycaptures me at my best.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI was feeling so rejuvenated and full of life — even working felt like food for my soul.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSo if you’re not sure how to answer my “when are you at your best” question…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThink of it this way: I want to know what makes you feel like this last picture.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat makes you feelunstoppable…like nothing in the world can bring you down?
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\t\t\t\t\t\tHit “Reply” to let me know — and I’ll write back soon.
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