Scene 1: Morning at a community café. Soft music, laptops open.
LINA: I slept six hours again. My mornings feel heavy.
MARCOS: Same here. Night shifts plus late snacks… not ideal.
AYUMI: I used to feel that way. Now I protect my evening routine.
LINA: What do you do?
AYUMI: Lights down at ten, phone outside the bedroom, and a short stretch.
MARCOS: I drive until midnight. If I stop eating chips, I get hungry.
AYUMI: Try portioned snacks—nuts or fruit. Planned beats surprise cravings.
LINA: My problem is mornings. I hit snooze and rush.
MARCOS: Let’s test one change this week.
Later, walking in a park.
LINA: I’ll walk fifteen minutes after lunch. Sunshine wakes me up.
MARCOS: I’ll pack a snack box and water.
AYUMI: I’ll add a rest day. Rest is fuel, not laziness.
MARCOS: Two stretch breaks between rides, no chips after 9 p.m.
LINA: Lights off at 10:30 and “Do Not Disturb.”
AYUMI: Goals must be specific and realistic.
A week later, same café.
MARCOS: Snack box saved money and my mood. I still craved sugar, but nuts helped.
LINA: Lunch walks changed my afternoons. Four days out of seven!
AYUMI: My screen-free night felt quiet, then peaceful. I slept deeper.
MARCOS: I grabbed fries once, but moved on.
LINA: Progress, not perfection.
AYUMI: Next steps?
LINA: Meal prep on Sundays—two simple dinners.
MARCOS: Keep water in the car and add a five-minute breathing break.
AYUMI: Protect bedtime, even during exams.
LINA: Small changes add up.
MARCOS: Big energy, small steps.
ALL: Move a little, plan a little, rest enough!
— THE END —