12/17/2025
Feeling exhausted, like you're unable to truly rest, doesn’t make you lazy.
Often, it means your nervous system is fried.
When your body doesn’t feel safe, slowing down can actually feel uncomfortable—even threatening. Your system may stay in “go mode” because it learned that constant movement, productivity, or control helped you cope at one point.
If this resonates, a few gentle reminders:
• You’re not broken—your body is protecting you
• Rest doesn’t have to mean complete stillness
• Safety comes before calm
• Softening, even just a little, is enough for now
Healing and regulation don’t start with forcing yourself to relax. They begin with small pauses, slow breaths, and moments of gentleness that help your body feel supported again.
If you need grounding today, this is your reminder to pause—just for a moment.