Off days happen. When they do, don’t perform. Don’t force. Just ask: what do I genuinely want right now? Then do that — your version of it, for today.
I use timers. A lot. Not just to get things done—but to make sure I’m doing the right things, too.
These days, I write a lot and reflect a lot. But it wasn’t always like that. I didn’t start to feel good. I started because I couldn’t afford to forget.