11/02/2026
Sometimes we feel guilty for things that are actually healthy.
Resting.
Saying no.
Taking your time.
Changing direction.
Growing at your own pace.
Outgrowing people.
Somewhere along the way, we were taught that being constantly available, productive, and agreeable makes us “good.”
But constantly pushing yourself, ignoring your limits, and saying yes when you mean no isn’t strength — it’s exhaustion in disguise.
You are allowed to:
• rest without earning it
• say no without explaining everything
• reply when you have the energy
• change your mind
• move slower than others
• close chapters that no longer fit
Guilt doesn’t always mean you did something wrong.
Sometimes it just means you’re choosing differently than you used to.
Which one do you struggle with the most? Comment the number below.
Save this for the days you need the reminder.