Some days, I need some comfort. I’m tired, emotionally drained, or just feeling besieged by the world.
On these days, I try to recognize my physical, mental, and emotional state, and I ask myself what I need.
Just noticing is a big step for most of us. We often don’t recognize when we’re feeling drained or a bit battered by life. We just focus on what we think we need to be doing, and we push through. This might feel necessary, but it’s rarely helpful because we’re forcing ourselves to act when we’re depleted or feeling confronted….