On Bad Days:
On Bad Days: Remembering Your Own Kindness
Some days, the world feels heavier than usual. Your thoughts swirl in loops, your energy runs dry, and even the smallest tasks feel like mountains. These are the days when being kind to yourself matters most.
It’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to pause. You don’t need to be productive, positive, or “fixed” today. Just being you in this moment is enough.
Bad days don’t define you. They don’t erase your strength, your resilience, or the love and effort you pour into yourself and others. They are simply part of the human experience, a reminder that life isn’t always smooth—and that’s perfectly okay.
So today, be gentle with yourself. Speak to yourself as you would to a friend who is hurting. Allow space for your feelings without judgement. Take the smallest steps that feel nurturing—whether that’s drinking a warm cup of tea, journalling a few lines, or simply breathing deeply.
Remember, kindness towards yourself is never a weakness. It is the quiet, brave act of recognising your own humanity. And one day, these small acts of compassion will grow, becoming the foundation that helps you stand tall, even on stormy days.
You are not your bad day. You are the quiet courage of surviving it.
Sarah Wingfield
Independent Disability Advocate
#Kindness #Rest #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Compassion
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