Some Days Are Hard – And That’s Okay

Some days are just hard. And lately, I’ve been learning that that’s okay.

There are mornings I wake up and feel the weight of the world before I’ve even opened my eyes. Sometimes there’s a reason—stress, sadness, too much going on. But other times, there’s no clear explanation. It’s just a heaviness that sits with me. And for a long time, I thought I had to push through it, put on a smile, stay productive, and pretend everything was fine.

But I’m slowly starting to accept that I don’t have to do that. I don’t have to be “okay” every single day.

Not every day will feel bright or inspired. Some days I’ll feel tired, overwhelmed, low, or just not myself. That doesn’t make me weak. It makes me human.

I’ve stopped trying to fix every hard moment. Instead, I try to let myself feel what I feel without judgment. If I need to rest, I rest. If I need to cry, I let the tears come. If I need to do the bare minimum and call that enough, I remind myself that it is enough.

I’ve learned to talk to myself with kindness—like I would to someone I love. I remind myself that hard days don’t define me. They’re just part of the rhythm of life. Everyone has them, even if they don’t talk about it.

And the truth is, these hard days pass. They always do. But while they’re here, I’m allowed to move slowly. To show up imperfectly. Or to not show up at all.

I’m still worthy on the hard days. I’m still enough, even when I don’t feel like I’m doing enough.

So if today is a hard day for you, too—just know you’re not alone. You’re doing the best you can. And that’s more than enough.