Have you ever been so tired that even blinking feels like a workout? Yeah, that’s me—right now, yesterday, and most likely tomorrow. If exhaustion were a loyalty program, I’d be a platinum member with unlimited rewards (none of which include actual rest).
My energy levels are somewhere between a sleepy cat in a sunbeam and a phone battery stuck at 1%. Every morning, my alarm clock goes off like it’s announcing the apocalypse, and I just stare at it, questioning all my life choices. I play a daily game of “How many times can I hit snooze before my day turns into a disaster?” Spoiler alert: I always push my luck, and it never ends well.
And then there’s coffee—my unofficial life support system. They say a cup of coffee can wake you up, but at this point, I’ve had so much that my bloodstream is probably 90% caffeine and 10% wishful thinking. Even my coffee is looking at me like, “Girl, I’ve done my part, the rest is on you.”
But let’s be real—this tiredness isn’t just about sleep deprivation. It’s the kind of exhaustion that no nap or espresso shot can fix. It’s the weight of responsibilities, of unspoken worries, of dreams that have been put on pause because life keeps throwing new tasks at you. It’s the feeling of always being “on,” always juggling, always trying to keep it together.
Sometimes, when I say, “I’m tired,” it’s not just about needing sleep. It’s about needing a break from everything. It’s a silent request for understanding, for someone to see past the “I’m fine” and realize that maybe, just maybe, I need a moment to breathe.
And maybe that’s what we all need—more than just another cup of coffee or an extra hour of sleep. We need kindness, connection, and the kind of rest that doesn’t just recharge our bodies, but our hearts and minds too. We need spaces where we don’t have to be “on” all the time, where we can put down the weight we’ve been carrying and just be.
So, the next time someone tells you they’re tired, offer them more than caffeine. Offer them patience, a genuine check-in, a reminder that they don’t have to carry everything alone. Because sometimes, what we need most isn’t sleep—it’s to know that someone cares.
And if all else fails? Well, there’s always snacks. Because let’s be honest, everything feels a little bit better after a snack.
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