Real Talk - Today I Was OFF and That’s Kinda Just Going To Be Okay!

Published on 21 June 2025 at 23:57

Today wasn’t a “bad” day. But it was an off day for me. A day where things didn’t flow, people didn’t show up how I hoped they would, and I found myself stretched between love, responsibility, disappointment, and exhaustion.

I posted important wedding info in my bridal party group, we’re just 14 days out, and out of six bridesmaids, only two responded. Crickets. That hit me harder than I expected. I’ve tried so hard not to be a “bridezilla.” I’ve held space for everyone’s lives, but sometimes it feels like mine doesn’t get the same courtesy in return.

Then came the stress of coordinating my son’s day so he could be part of his soon-to-be stepdad’s bachelor party, a moment I wanted him to experience and remember. But things got pushed, delayed, dismissed. Plans I worked so darn hard on fell apart, and honestly, so sis my patience for a little while. 

Between bad traffic, pain, hunger, tension, noise, and the chaos of the day, I felt like I was barely holding it together. And honestly? I didn’t always respond in the best way. I was irritable. Tired. Mentally on edge. Spiritually drained. Financially maxed out. And just... done.

But here’s the thing:

I forgave my son, his dad, the bridesmaids who didn't respond, and most importantly, I forgave myself, for heavens sake, I'm human, amd sometimes I overreact and  feel too much. This is who I am! And sometimes we just have off days. Not bad ones. Not failures. Just… overstimulating, overwhelming, over-it kind of days.

 

And I want you to know that being “off” doesn’t make you any less worthy and it definitely doesn’t make you weak or ungrateful or dramatic. It just makes you real.

You are allowed to break down. You are allowed to want more. You are allowed to say, “I need help.” You are allowed to feel underappreciated and overextended and still come back to yourself with grace.

If today was messy for you too, I’m with you.

Let’s take a breath. Regroup. Remember our power. And recommit to honoring ourselves,  especially when no one else seems to notice how hard we’re trying.Because the truth is, even on our off days, we are still enough! 

Journal Prompt

 

Where do I need more support in my life: emotionally, physically, financially, or spiritually?

What’s one small boundary or change I can create this week to protect my peace?

Affirmation

“I give myself permission to be real, raw, and human. Even when the world doesn’t slow down, I will pause and listen to what I need.”

Love & Light,

Coach Jo 🩷

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