I grew up in a traditional immigrant household that taught me to “work hard every day.” For most of my life I truly believed there was “no gain without pain” and if something didn’t go well for me it was because I needed to “work harder.” Now as an adult, I want to prioritize my happiness and mental health, but I STILL feel guilty when I’m not productive. I literally feel shame even admitting to y’all that I have mornings where I feel defeated. It makes me feel like I’m being ungrateful and I don’t deserve to have those feelings since I am so fortunate to be in my position. I’m working on myself to find a balance between feeling incredibly fortunate to have a busy day doing the job I always dreamed of, while also allowing myself to feel exhausted sometimes. So, for those days like today when I wake up not wanting to get out of bed, yes, I will push through and find my moments of fun, but I will also give myself grace and space to be tired. Do y’all struggle with this feeling? What do you do on mornings like this? Let’s talk about it! All my accessories are by @fossil. #OwnYourTime #ad