Cold mornings can make even the most motivated people hesitate. When your body wants warmth, rest, and safety, that’s not a personal flaw- that’s your nervous system doing its job. Winter has a way of slowing us down, and that doesn’t mean you’ve lost your drive. It means your system is asking for support, not criticism. 🧠CBT tip: Pay attention to the automatic thought that shows up in those moments. If your mind jumps to “I should be better at this” or “Why am I like this?” pause and ask: ➡️ Is this thought helpful or or not? Then practice a more balanced reframe: 👉 “This is hard right now, and I can still take one small step.” You don’t need to power through or shame yourself into action. Gentleness creates momentum. Small, doable steps count, especially on these cold days. I see you and I’m sending hugs. Share this with someone who also may need it and save it for other 🥶 days Follow @drrachelnyc and check out my book 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 which goes deeper into this and gives you the tools to navigate life…. Especially 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔. . . . #winterblues #winterguilt #societalpressure #beinghuman #cbttools