How is your new year going so far?
I wish I could say mine started perfectly, but the truth is that these first weeks have felt unexpectedly heavy. I’ve been finding myself in a strange emotional place recently, something I can only describe as a deep, quiet hole that I keep trying to climb out of. It’s not dramatic or obvious on the outside, but inside it feels confusing and exhausting. My husband insists it’s “just hormones,” which has become his favorite explanation for every moment of my unpredictable behavior lately. And honestly, maybe he’s partly right, but it doesn’t make the feelings any less real.
So if you don’t feel like a superhero ready to conquer a brand-new chapter of your life, please know you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. I’m trying to remind myself that it’s completely normal to have slower starts, to feel lost, or to not be ready for the “new year, new me” energy that seems to be everywhere.
At the same time, I do have many plans for this year, and I feel this quiet pressure to pull myself together and get back to the version of me that feels grounded and strong. I know that forcing it never helps, so I’m gently trying to guide myself back into familiar routines. One thing that usually works for me is my workout routine. There’s something about moving my body that helps me reconnect with my mind. Even when everything feels off, a simple workout puts me back on track. It doesn’t fix everything at once, but it brings me closer to feeling like myself again.
I’m curious what helps you during moments like these.
What do you do to pull yourself together when you feel emotionally drained or disconnected? I would love to hear your thoughts — maybe I can add something new to my own toolbox.