Self-Care, Not Self-Criticism

Debbie Harry-Blondie

In these stressful and uncertain times, be compassionate with yourself if you're feeling unmotivated, scattered, or stuck. You're not alone - this is a challenging period we're all navigating together. Here are some ideas that may help:

It's Okay to Just Get By Right Now

Have you found your productivity wavering? Give yourself permission to focus just on fundamental needs rather than intense productivity. Rest when you need it. Don't judge yourself for what you "should" be accomplishing. Survival comes first.

Embrace a Distracted Mind with Self-Acceptance

If your concentration is strained and your mind feels jumbled, go easy on yourself. Our brains are dealing with constant change and uncertainty - it's understandable attention spans would suffer. Avoid dwelling on frustration. Accept where you're at and refocus gently when you catch your mind wandering.

Learn from Mistakes and Let Go of Self-Criticism

It's normal to mentally replay past missteps and "what-ifs" during this introspective time. The key is to reflect on mistakes non-judgmentally, take lessons learned, then purposefully release regrets. Dwelling on self-criticism stifles growth. Keep building positively on what worked.

Find Small Steps Forward to Combat Feeling Stuck

When passions feel out of reach, remember progress in increments is still valuable. Look for small pockets of time. Test ideas. Chip away at a project slowly. Tiny gains overtime add up to meaningful change. Stay consistent. Momentum builds as you take small actions.

Stay encouraged that better days are ahead. But for now, be easy on yourself. We're all navigating this challenging time as best as we can. With self-care and compassion, we'll come through stronger.