About this quote

Some mornings demand too much energy before you even open your eyes. You look at the tasks ahead and wonder why you bother trying to meet everyone's expectations. It is okay to feel heavy and slow on those days. Dragging your feet through a cold start does not make you a failure. Can you give yourself permission to ease into the day instead of forcing immediate enthusiasm?

When to use it

• Standing in the office breakroom on a rainy Monday morning, watching the slow drip of the coffee maker. You turn to your coworker and say this to explain why your computer isn't booted up yet.
• Sitting at your desk at 6:00 AM trying to study for a chemistry exam after barely sleeping. You text this to your study group chat along with a photo of your closed textbook.
• After waking up three times during the night to soothe a crying baby, you stumble into the kitchen at dawn. Your partner asks how you are doing, and you mutter this with a tired shrug.
• Staring out the window of your car in the gym parking lot at sunrise, trying to find the willpower to go inside. You think of this line and decide a light walk is plenty for today.