There are days when I catch myself feeling off — not overwhelmed, not in crisis, just… off. The kind of day where you’re doing your best, but your mind feels a little heavier than usual, or your heart feels a little quieter. Nothing is “wrong,” but everything feels like it takes a little more energy.
Whenever I feel like that, I try something simple: I pause, take one slow breath, and ask myself, “What do I need right now?"
Not what I should need. Not what others expect me to need. Just the honest truth of the moment.
Sometimes the answer is rest.
Sometimes it’s connection.
Sometimes it’s getting outside.
Sometimes it’s boundaries.
Sometimes it’s letting myself admit, “I’m having a human day.”
I’m curious —What do your “off days” look like, and what helps you feel grounded again?
If you feel comfortable sharing, I’d love to hear what supports you.Your experience might be exactly what someone else here needs to hear today.