Some weeks are tough no matter what happens, what decisions you have to make, events that occur, the interactions with others. And that is when even before your week begins, it takes a turn for the worse, when you are not feeling 100%.
When you struggle through each day, knowing you’re not at your best, is hard. However being able to work from home was beneficial as it allowed me to continue working despite how I was feeling. Yes things I normally do without thinking, probably took me a bit longer this week, and my logical thinking and processing was probably not as sharp as usual, but I was still able to do my job.
The week has felt as if it’s stretched out far longer than the calendar suggests. It been busy, hectic, meaning everything has felt a little more difficult that it would normally do.
I’ve had to withdraw from various evening activities that I should have done this week, just to allow me to rest and try and feel better. I’ve felt like I’ve been running on fumes and hoping no one really notices.
If that’s you too, then you’re in good company.
It’s okay to admit when we’re not at our best. It’s okay to long for the weekend not because it’s full of plans, but because it offers the possibility of rest. A quiet corner. A cup of coffee that doesn’t go cold. A chance to breathe and feel human again.
So for me again this coming weekend, it’s time to chill, reset, and let my body rest and heal. Time to feel better, even if it’s only by a little.
If you’ve been limping toward the weekend too, I hope you find your own time for rest and peace. I hope you give yourself permission to rest without guilt. And I hope you remember that being worn out and not feeling at your best, doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’ve been carrying a lot, and probably a bit run-down..
Here’s to better days ahead.
The Distinct Dot 