Finding Resilience in Draining Times
Lately, I’ve noticed many people feeling exhausted by life—the challenges, workloads, and anxieties of the world around them. While I plan to write a longer guide on how to regain resilience, today, I’d like to share how I navigate those moments when I feel like I can’t do much of anything.
1. Acknowledge the Feeling of Being Drained
The first step is simple: notice when you just don’t have it in you. There are days when I want to crush my to-do list and be productive, but I can recognize when today isn’t that day. I’m drained and depleted, and that’s okay. Its a very important step to be kind to yourself! Talk to yourself with compassion.
2. Ask, “What Do I Need to Take Care of Myself?”
I then ask myself: “What do I need to do to take care of myself right now?”
DECIDE TODAY IS NOT THE DAY TO GET EVERYTHING DONE
This could mean:
it is very important to talk to yourself like you are your best friend talk to yourself in very kind words we can have an inner dialogue that is very often very pressuring and shaming and it is very important to shift that.
the next step is to do everything you have planned but just 10% of it it’s still gives you the feeling of accomplishment but you also take care of yourself at the same time let’s say you wanted to provide that article and work out 20 minutes the first three sentences of the article and work out five minutes.
what I have experienced is that often you get then back into the flow and can even achieve more later in the day but even if the day it doesn’t feel right it’s totally fine to do the minimum and I take care of yourself
take a nap
call your friend
its okay to not tidy today
its ok do to a very simple meal
IMPORTANT:
- I lower my expectations.
- I move at a slower pace, bringing a sense of ease and relaxation to whatever I choose to do.
- I let go of the pressure to push myself hard, and instead do things on “Easy Mode.”
3. Empower the Rest Time
Instead of feeling guilty about resting, I choose to empower the time off. I see it as a gift to myself—a way to love and recharge so I can get back to where I need to be. I savor the rest, creating space to bask in the moment, embracing it as delicious and necessary.
I SHIFT MY MINDSET
“Is there anything I’d like to do, even with my limited energy?” Even if I’m drained, sometimes I still feel like doing something small. Maybe it’s going for a short walk instead of a full workout, or doing an easy, relaxing task.
- I lower my expectations.
- I move at a slower pace, bringing a sense of ease and relaxation to whatever I choose to do.
- I let go of the pressure to push myself hard, and instead do things on “Easy Mode.”
“What do I need to do to get myself back to where I want to be?” Depending on what I’m facing, this could take a day, a week, or even longer. But it’s worth reflecting on what will help me get back to feeling balanced.
Some possible steps include:
- Improving my sleep
- Incorporating more exercise into my routine
- Focusing on eating whole, nourishing foods
- Meditating or taking reflective walks
- Journaling to process my thoughts
- Seeking support through therapy in London or counseling in London to address my anxieties and emotions
- Consulting a therapist in London or joining a treatment program if needed
I then take the smallest step in that direction. Even with low energy, I can start somewhere. I don’t need to do everything at once, but I can use whatever capacity I have to move toward self-care and self-love.
Finding Beauty in the Present Moment
Sometimes we just don’t have much energy. This might be the perfect place to be today, and it doesn’t mean we’ll stay here tomorrow. In this place of drained energy, can we still find beauty? Can we acknowledge our feelings of anxiety while embracing the journey toward healing?
By giving ourselves grace and reaching out for support, whether through therapy in London or other resources, we can find our way back to resilience, one small step at a time.