Do Not Disturb
Your ability to intentionally block out the world when needed. Used for recovery, focus, or boundary-setting.
Brené Brown and the Grief Relief Shift
Do Not Disturb. When Brené Brown had a terrible confrontation with her mother during the dementia journey, she activated Do Not Disturb mode for a full month. She told her therapist she might never go back, and when she called her sisters, they supported her complete withdrawal from caregiving during that period. This wasn't avoidance - it was intentional boundary-setting to protect herself when she was overwhelmed.