It’s Been a Tough Week…
Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything feels a little heavier than usual?
Where the things that normally keep you grounded somehow become the very things that disappear first?
That’s been me this week.
It’s been a week of feeling anxious, overwhelmed and a LOT out of balance. The kind of week where my mind has been racing, my to-do list has felt daunting, and I’ve found myself carrying far more worry than I’d like. It has felt savage.
And you know what happened?
All the good habits and intentions I usually encourage others to embrace suddenly disappeared. The walks didn’t happen. The nourishing meals became whatever was easiest. The quiet moments I know help me feel centred were replaced with an overactive, anxious mind.
And then, when I finally stopped and rang my gorgeous mum, I had a moment to breathe and catch myself and think": “Really Jodene? You know better than this. You need to practise what you preach.”
And thanks to my mum… sometimes we all need that gentle reminder! She reminded me to focus on what I wanted to create, to trust that things would work out, and to look for the positives rather than getting caught up in the worry spiral.
Such simple words, but when they come from someone who loves you deeply, they can have such a powerful impact.
We are all human: It’s so easy to talk about self-care when life is calm. It’s much harder to practise it when life feels messy.
When we’re overwhelmed, it’s often the things that support us the most that are the first to go. We become so focused on getting through the day that we forget to pause, breathe and check in with ourselves. But this week was a reminder for me that we don’t need to be perfect. We all have moments where we wobble. We all have days where our best intentions go out the window.
The important thing is noticing when we’ve drifted away from ourselves, and gently finding our way back.
The power of connection
Today’s blog is a little different. It’s not about giving advice or sharing a list of things you "could" do. It’s about acknowledging that sometimes we get so caught in our own heads, and the best medicine can simply be talking to someone who cares.
A phone call.
A coffee with a friend.
A conversation where you can say, “Actually, I’m not doing so great this week.”
And if you find it difficult to share with the people closest to you, please know you’re always welcome to reach out.
One of the things I love most about my work is connecting with people and creating a safe space where they can pause, breathe and reconnect with themselves.
I don’t come from a place of having it all figured out. Like everyone, I’ve had my share of life’s lessons, challenges and moments where I’ve had to find my way back. And maybe that’s why I love what I do, because I know how important it is to feel heard, supported and cared for.
So if you’ve had a tough week too, be gentle with yourself. You don’t need to fix everything today. Maybe just take one small step back towards yourself.
And remember, you’re human!!
