Restarting a Morning That Fell Apart

This morning didn’t start the way I planned.

I sat down to write like I always do, but my blood sugar had other ideas. After that, I never really made it back to my routine. I bounced from Pinterest, to Facebook, to a grocery plan, to a phone call, to my Moon Ritual book, and then back to the blog — over and over again.

It wasn’t procrastination.

It was a scattered feeling I couldn’t quite rein in. My brain kept looking for something to grab onto, and suddenly every unfinished task felt urgent. I wasn’t lazy and I wasn’t unfocused. I was dysregulated.

Sometimes growth doesn’t look like motivation. Sometimes growth looks like learning how to restart a day that fell apart.

So I stopped. I took a few deep breaths and grounded myself instead of forcing focus. I waited for the racing thoughts to slow down enough that I could actually be present and enjoy this moment of writing.

My coffee is hot and delicious, the house is quiet for one more day, and I had promised myself a weekend of rest. I realized I needed to come back to that instead of trying to push my way through the day.

Yesterday was a good reminder too. I made two soap recipes and they turned out beautifully. I’m hoping to cut them later today and get them posted. I made Black Cashmere — absolutely stunning. The fragrance isn’t my personal favorite, but I know others will love it. The second was a half loaf of Citrus Agave and oh my goodness it smells divine. The design isn’t as pretty as the Black Cashmere, but I still can’t wait to cut it and see what the inside looks like.

So today, no rushing. No trip to Omaha even though I do need a few groceries. And no guilt about it either. I’m learning to pivot and stay steady. Life isn’t always smooth, and part of growth is being prepared for that. Instead of spending half the day driving for a few items, I’ll check my freezer and prep some protein options for the week.

We all have mornings — or even whole days — like this. When you notice yourself spinning, pause. Take a few deep breaths until your nervous system settles a little, then try again.

That’s what helped me this morning… and here I am, blog finished. I kept a promise to myself.

Now on to the fun part of the day.

Journaling Prompts

What does it feel like in my body when I start to spiral or scatter during the day?

What helps me gently come back to myself — not perfectly, just enough?

Where in my life am I trying to restart instead of simply continuing from where I am?