17/11/2025
🌸 A Real & Honest Share from Me Today 🌸
Because self-care isn’t just something I teach… it’s something I have to live by too.
We all have those absolutely fabulous weekends you know the ones where you’re busy, making memories, laughing, living and loving every moment. They’re amazing at the time but sometimes the Monday after hits differently.
Today, that’s me.
I had the best weekend but this morning I woke up completely drained. No energy. No spark. Just tired to my bones.
And the picture I’m sharing..
Yes, you’ll see a little smile… but what you can’t see is how much my bones ache today and how desperately I could just fall asleep. Smiles don’t always show the full story.
I did all the right things — my morning meditation, my self-care Reiki, a lovely warm shower and even 15 minutes of yoga to see if I could find a little boost. While I definitely feel better for doing them, my energy still isn’t here. That’s the truth.
I know myself now and I know tiredness is one of my triggers so I can’t afford to push through the way I used to. Years ago I’d have just cracked on and forced myself to “get on with it.”
Not anymore.
I’ve had a cosy bowl of soup for lunch, plenty of water, and a peppermint tea… but the only thing my body is asking for today is rest. And I’m listening.
I was meant to go to my NHS epilepsy review this afternoon in person — the train, the hospital, the travel… I knew I didn’t have it in me. So I rang, explained, and asked if it could be a telephone appointment instead. And they said yes! The relief was unreal 😌
So today, it’s rest, recharge, and absolutely nothing else.
And that’s OK.
I purposely planned today as my day off and I’m grateful I can honour that.
As a holistic therapist who encourages everyone to invest in rest, self awareness, and self care… I have to walk my talk too.
✨ Self care really is the best care. ✨
So today I’m practising what I preach.
What about you?
What do you need today — rest, connection, fresh air, a nap, a brew or even just 10 minutes of peace?
Pop it below and share with me 🦩💖