Metropolitianmindset

Life has been feeling overwhelming lately. My 9-to-5 has turned into what feels like three jobs rolled into one, and the workload has been intense. Even when I do manage to carve out some free time, there are endless adulting tasks waiting for me — laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, and squeezing in workouts at the gym.

On top of that, I haven’t even updated my resume since I landed my “big girl” corporate job. Between family issues and the exhausting search for a new NYC apartment, I feel like I’ve been running on fumes. It’s gotten to the point where I barely have the energy to focus on my blog, something I once cherished. Writing requires time, space, and creativity — all things that have felt out of reach lately.

I try not to be too hard on myself, but as someone who thrives on staying active and productive, slowing down feels unnatural. Still, I’m starting to wonder if what I really need is just a break. It’s not that I’m doing nothing — quite the opposite — but perhaps I need to pause and reset.

Inspiration for blogging often comes from feeling inspired in life, and right now, my mind feels cluttered and chaotic. As someone who truly believes in the mind-body-soul connection, this sense of disconnect has been hard to shake. Maybe the first step is exactly this: opening up, letting it all out, and embracing the vulnerability that comes with it.

If you’ve been feeling similarly overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone. Sometimes, the best way to reconnect with yourself is to acknowledge the chaos, breathe deeply, and allow yourself the grace to slow down. Writing this post has reminded me that even when life feels heavy, there’s power in sharing our struggles and finding clarity in the process.