Well, That Was a Bloody Write-Off
Today started so well. I went for a walk this morning, the sun was shining (well, sort of), and I felt on it. My mind was buzzing with ideas - proper lightbulb moments popping up every five seconds. I could already picture myself breezing through my to-do list like a productivity ninja. I was brimming with energy, thinking, Yes! Today is the day I get shit done.
Fast forward a few hours, and, well… not a damn thing got done.
I sat down, ready to unleash all that inspiration, and instead, I found myself caught in a full-on spiral of:
Overthinking: Every idea suddenly felt massive. Like, where do I even start? Is this the right way? What if it’s not perfect? Before I knew it, my brain had decided that doing nothing was safer than doing it wrong.
Overreaching: I’d written a to-do list that basically required Hermione Granger’s time-turner to finish. Why do I always act like I’ve got 30 hours in a day and the stamina of a marathon runner?
Overestimating My Energy: Turns out, that burst of energy on my walk was just that - a burst. By the time I sat down, I felt like I’d already run a mental marathon.
Feeling Overwhelmed: The pressure to do it all made even the smallest task feel monumental. Cue staring into the abyss of my computer screen, wondering where the day went.
Honestly, it’s so bloody frustrating. One minute you’re practically skipping down the road with a head full of big plans, and the next you’re sat there thinking, Why can’t I just get my shit together?
But here’s the thing: days like this happen. They’re annoying as hell, but they’re part of the deal. And beating myself up about it isn’t going to help (though trust me, I’ve tried). So instead, I’m giving myself permission to say, Sod it. Today was a dud. Tomorrow, I’ll try again.
Here’s what I’m taking from this:
It’s okay to show up imperfectly. Life isn’t about nailing it every day. It’s about not giving up when you don’t and learning from it all.
Reassess and scale back. Tomorrow’s to-do list is getting a reality check - just one or two key tasks alongside my usual client focus blocks. Nothing heroic.
If you’ve ever had a day like mine, where big ideas fizzle out the moment you sit down, know you’re not alone. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is have a cuppa, give yourself a break, and try again tomorrow.
Ever had one of these days? Wanna share your solidarity? Pop a comment below - I’d love to hear how you manage when the wheels fall off.
