When It’s Hard to Keep Going: Getting Through Emotionally Tough Days

Some seasons feel heavier than others. Maybe you’re grieving, burnt out, or just feeling lost for reasons you can’t even name. Maybe you find yourself emotionally limping through the day, wondering when things will feel a little easier again. If that sounds like you, this post is for you. Here are a few things that have helped me—and might help you too—as you navigate your way out of this season:

1. Don’t Isolate Yourself

When life gets overwhelming, it’s so tempting to disappear for a while. I’ve done it too. But connection—no matter how small—is often the lifeline we don’t realise we need. You don’t have to pour your heart out or explain everything. A simple message like, “Hey, today’s been a bit rough. Just wanted to say hi,” can shift things. Sometimes, just knowing someone is out there, listening and caring, can help you feel a little less alone.

2. Just One Gentle Step

Forget the to-do list. Forget the pressure to be productive. What’s one thing—just one—that you could do for yourself right now? Maybe it’s making a cup of tea. Or opening a window and taking a deep breath. Maybe it’s cooking something nourishing, even if it’s just for yourself. Or spending a few quiet minutes with someone you love.

Small movements are still movements. They count. Especially when you’re feeling stuck. These little steps might seem “basic” to someone else, but for you, they might be the very thing that helps you feel human again.

3. This Won’t Last Forever

When you're in a rough patch, the emotional weight can feel endless. But feelings, even the heavy ones, pass. You don’t need to fix everything today. You don’t need to pretend you’re okay. You are healing, even if it’s slow. And that still counts.

You are not failing just because you're struggling. More often than not, our emotions are telling us something important—that we’ve been carrying too much, giving too much, or stretching beyond our limit. You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to feel it all.

In the next blog post, I’ll share how to tell if you’re actually lazy—or just deeply burnt out—and whether it might be time to step away from work for a while, for your own health and peace. I’ll see you then