Today, I feel low. Not in a dramatic way. Not even in a way I can fully explain. Just… low.
It started with my body—an ache here, a tightness there. A cold that lingered too long. A hernia that decided to remind me it’s still around. Add in the heat, not enough water, a restless night, and before I knew it, the weight wasn’t just physical anymore. It moved into my thoughts.
This isn’t me. At least, not the version of me I show online.
But today, it is.
And maybe that’s okay.
The Cloud We Don’t Post About
We all have “those” days. The ones where the fog rolls in.
The ones where your energy is gone, your motivation ghosted you, and your mind starts to spiral with strange fears like: Why is my pee weak? Is something wrong with my kidneys? (Yes, that happened.)
If you’re reading this and nodding… you’re not alone.
We’ve gotten used to powering through, especially those of us in tech-heavy worlds. “Push harder.” “Be productive.” “Keep grinding.”
But the truth? That mindset doesn’t hold up when your body says: rest.
Or when your brain whispers: I’m overwhelmed.
What Helps When You’re Not Okay
On days like this, we don’t need a pep talk.
We need permission to slow down, feel, and not fix everything.
Here are a few things I remind myself, and maybe they’ll help you too:
- “I feel low today. But it’s just for today.” Let the emotion exist without making it your identity.
- Hydrate. Even if it’s just sipping herbal tea in silence.
- Rest doesn’t mean failure—it’s a biological need.
- Stay off apps that pressure you to be “on.”
- If possible, step outside. Even five minutes of fresh air can help.
- Tell someone. A friend. A note. A blog post. Don’t hold it all in.
Let the Cloud Pass
This post isn’t here to solve anything.
It’s here to say: me too.
And to offer a space where we’re allowed to not be okay—and still be worthy of care, respect, and softness.
You are not lazy.
You are not broken.
You are simply human.
Let the dark cloud pass. It always does.
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