Those "extra" days

Chatting with a friend this morning, we talked about something I wanted to share with everyone.

 Do you ever have days where you just feel sort of "off" and don't know why? Or maybe even some phases you go through where your mood and attitude are just icky but nothing you can think of off the top of your head makes any sense? I have those days SO often. Sometimes it makes sense and other times, it just seems completely random. I get really frustrated with myself for not being able to "shake it" off. I mean, I have everything I could ever dream of in life so why would I feel this way? Sometimes it can be something more serious like depression/anxiety.... or sometimes it can be hormones. Sometimes it can be as simple as the way we are eating and lack of exercise. But sometimes, I find it correlates to the date. 

 My mom passed away on the 25th of the month. It has taken me over a year to realize that I almost always have an off day on the 25th of the month.  These days it is harder to get out of bed. Harder to focus. Harder to find motivation.  I sort of become a hermit and don't talk as much which is big for me because I'm usually pretty chatty. It's harder for me to get dressed, to eat, to play, to teach.  Not always, but often.  I don't always recognize it the moment I wake up. Sometimes I go through the entire day thinking, "what in the world is going on with me? Why am I so irritable? I slept fine.... my health is fine... etc." That's just it! Maybe it's not immediately in my thoughts but my soul knows. My soul knows that it's a tough day. My soul knows that I need a little "extra" that day. Be it extra coffee, extra conversation... extra yoga. extra hugs.... or all of it! Once I recognize it, I plan to read some extra uplifting articles, blogs, listen to my favorite songs. Maybe make my favorite meal? Do something "extra" fun with the kids. It's just an "extra" sort of day. Maybe light my favorite candle and have some of my favorite tea.


 Do you have these "extra" days? What sorts of things do you do to take care of your soul on days like that? Feel free to share!

 Side note- We will be out of state for the next few days on a mini vacation so my next post might take a bit ;-)

Vicki H.

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  1. lauralou007September 27, 2018 at 9:05 AM

    This happens to me alot. A specific date, even without realizing it, will really get me in a funk. It's funny how our souls know this stuff before our brains register it.

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