“How are you?” Well, today, I’m falling apart… 
I can’t seem to leave my house.
A lead chain tethers me to this couch. (Spoiler alert: It’s invisible, but it’s heavy.)
It’s been 30 days since my last workout. I love a good sweat—the stress leaving my body as it drips off my skin. So why the pause?
This isn’t my first seasonal slump. Last winter, the same thing happened. Perimenopause? Aging? Burnout? Seasonal sadness? Who knows.
Here’s the truth: I’m a life coach, but I’m also human. When the scale ticks upward or my muscles get loose and jiggly, it’s easy to feel like I’ve failed myself. “Compare and despair” sneaks in, and before I know it, I’m spiraling into “toilet bowl thinking.” (Yep, that’s when you throw up your hands and decide you’ll never have success again. Been there?)
For many of us—especially if our brains are wired a little differently—comparison doesn’t motivate. It paralyzes. Momentum fizzles, inertia takes over, and the shame loop starts spinning. Sound familiar?
Here’s what I remind myself (and my clients):
- Feeling stuck isn’t failure—it’s human.
- It’s okay to pause, but don’t stay stuck. Notice when you need help, and call for it.
- Give yourself grace. Recognize the rut, but don’t judge.
Yesterday, I shoveled snow for an hour. Last week, I climbed the local sledding hill many times. My recent trip to Mexico included miles of beach walking. Movement looks different for me right now—and that’s okay. Seasons shift, and so do we.
For now, I’m focusing on nourishing movement, asking for support, and honoring the ebb and flow of life.
What about you? What’s one way you can give yourself grace today?
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