HEALTH REPORT
Finding Balance on the harder days
Some days feel harder than others . Acknowledging those messy moments is not weakness, it’s part of being human and learning to accept them with kindness can make all the difference.
Some days are just tough. You might have experienced significant stress or are navigating a difficult chapter. And despite all this, when someone asked how you were, you say “Good! Busy!” But the truth is, not being okay, is okay. The changing nature of our mood and wellbeing is a valid part of the human experience. Life will throw curve balls and send us on detours.
letting yourself simply feel, you might find yourself trying to “fix” emotions as if they were problems to solve. • You’ve taken on the role of being the strong one: If you’re the person others lean on, admitting you’re not feeling yourself, can feel uncomfortable. But strength doesn’t mean
never struggling, it means being honest with yourself and accepting support and help when you need it. Four daily tips for the messy days 1 Soften your environment: small changes in your environment can bring immediate comfort. Try lighting a candle, chucking dirty washing into a basket so that it is out of sight or open a window. 2
Sometimes these unexpected changes can leave us feeling unsettled or off balance and that’s okay. In fact, it’s completely normal. Rather than pushing those feelings away, it’s important to face them with kindness and acceptance.
Press pause with a neutral focus
Why it’s so hard to let ourselves struggle • You’ve been taught to over-function: We live in a world that ties worth to productivity. Rest is seen as lazy, while burnout is celebrated as ambition. No wonder emotional exhaustion feels like failure, when really, it’s just your body asking for rest and care. • Perfectionism has trained you to resist feeling: If your identity is built on being capable and composed, then breaking down - even a little - can feel like losing control. Instead of
Try sensory grounding: invest in a weighted blanket and wrap yourself up like a burrito, it can help to bring yourself back in your body and bring deep comfort. 3 Nourish your body: try low effort snacks like berries, protein balls and veggie sticks and hummus. These can help to keep your blood sugars stable and provides a natural nutrition boost when feeling dull.
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