Dear Reader,
I know things feel heavy right now. Maybe you’ve been carrying that weight for hours, days, or even longer. The world might seem a little grey, and everything—no matter how small—feels like it’s asking too much of you.
So here’s what I want you to know: you don’t have to do it all today. You don’t have to “fix” yourself in one go. You don’t have to climb the whole mountain.
You only need to take one small step.
That step might be sitting under the shower for five minutes, letting the water run over you. It might be picking up one cup from the sink and washing it. It might be opening a window and taking in one deep breath of fresh air. These are not “pointless little things.” These are victories. They are proof that you can still move, still choose, still be here in this moment.
When life feels too big, the best thing you can do is shrink your goals down to the tiniest, most manageable thing. Think of it as finding the first rung on a ladder—you’re not at the top yet, but you’re no longer on the ground. Each little win you gather today is another rung. Maybe tomorrow, or the next day, you’ll be high enough to see a bit more light.
You don’t have to believe you can do everything right now. Just believe you can do one thing. And when you’ve done that one thing, acknowledge it. Say to yourself, “I did that. I showed up for myself.” Because you did. And that matters more than you might realise.
Even the smallest act of care is a whisper to your own heart: I am worth the effort.
That whisper can grow louder, and one day, it might become a roar. But for now, let it be soft. Let it be gentle. Let it be enough.
You are still here. And that means there is still a way forward. One small step at a time.
You are a human being and you deserve love and patience, from yourself before anyone else.
So take it as slow as you need to, just do a little something, because you are absolutely worth it.
With all the kindness in the world,
Me
Dear Reader, I know things are heavy right now
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