Self Care: Why do I feel like a zombie Am I losing control
Barely holding it together and how to get my life back on track
4/16/20258 min read
Why Do I Feel Like This?! (Remove Brain Fog With 7-Day Reset)
Let’s just be honest here.
Have you ever found yourself collapsed on the couch eating peanut butter out of the jar at 10:47 p.m. wondering :
Why am I exhausted ALL. THE. TIME?!
Why do I never have time for myself (unless you count crying in the shower)?
Why can’t I focus unless there’s a looming deadline and a mild panic?
Why do my dreams have a to-do list, and even my sleep is stressed??
Congratulations: You are a card-carrying member of the “Barely Holding It Together Club.”
But hey, the good news? There’s a Reset Button™—and no, it’s not hidden in your Netflix account or inside a pint of ice cream.
The Seven-Day Formula That Might Save Your Sanity
We’re not talking about a juice cleanse or a 4 a.m. boot camp that requires military-grade discipline and a love of kale.
Nope. This is a real-life, human-friendly reset created to help you go from:
“I’m scattered and running on fumes…”
to
“I am calm, focused, and feeling empowered and inspired.”
Imagine that. A whole week dedicated to helping you get your groove back—without having to move to Bali or delete all your apps.
What to Expect From This Magical Reset
Over the next seven days, you’ll slowly shift from running on chaos and caffeine to becoming a person who might actually answer emails on time and remember what they walked into the room for.
You’ll learn how to:
Reclaim your time without throwing your phone in anger
Recharge your brain without a diet of espresso
Refocus your energy on things that actually matter (not just scrolling and saying “yes” to things you hate)
And by the end of it all, you'll be standing tall, sipping water like a hydrated goddess, whispering:
“I am the main character of my own life. And I have clean laundry.”
So if you’re ready to stop feeling like a human browser with 87 tabs open and start feeling like a person who actually sleeps, breathes, and feels joy again…
Your reset button is here.
And it’s got your name on it.
Let’s do this.
Day 1: The Great Declutter (aka "Why Do I Still Own Several Old Phone Chargers?")
Welcome to Day 1 of your glorious, chaotic, life-reclaiming reset!
Today, we’re starting strong. Not with green juice. But with something that’s equally terrifying and powerful:
Decluttering.
Yes, it’s time to face the piles, the drawers, the mysterious bags of “miscellaneous items” you said you would deal with years ago.
But Why Decluttering?
Because clutter is like that one friend who shows up uninvited, eats all your snacks, and leaves you feeling overwhelmed.
Clutter steals your focus, your energy, and your calm.
You can claim your physical and mental space. But don’t Know Where to Start!
Don’t panic. This isn’t a full-blown episode of Hoarders. You don’t have to alphabetize your spice rack.
Just pick one small zone:
Your desk
That corner of your bedroom you pretend doesn’t exist
The bag you’ve been living out of for the last three weeks
The junk drawer (yes, that one with batteries, twist ties, and ketchup packets)
Set a timer for 15 minutes, pop on your favorite playlist, and go to battle. Toss what’s trash. Donate what’s useful. And organize what you actually need
Tiny Thought for the Day:
“You don’t need a new planner, you need less chaos.”
You’ve got this. One junk pile down, one clearer brain ahead.
Step 2: Free Yourself (From Your Own To-Do List)
Welcome to Step 2 of your reset journey, where you stop being emotionally bullied by the stuff you are not even doing this week.
You did your brain dump and now you’ve got a beautiful mess of tasks, worries, and stray thoughts on paper.
But wait—do you actually plan to clean out the garage, write a thank-you note to someone who helped you and finally learn how your health insurance works this week?
No. You do not.
Look at that brain dump list. Take a deep breath. And now...
Start crossing stuff off your list.
Yes, even if it’s a “good idea.”
Yes, even if it’s been on your list since forever.
What You’re NOT Doing This Week (and That’s OK):
Reorganizing your pantry.
Sorting every email into folders titled “someday” and “never”
Calling your dentist back
Learning how to fold a fitted sheet
Fixing your ENTIRE life in 7 days
These things are cluttering up your brain real estate and paying zero rent. Evict them. You can always revisit them next week when you’re feeling brave. Or never.
Your New Mantra:
“Not today, inbox. Not this week, linen closet. I am FREE.”
And when you cross off the fluff? You give yourself space to focus on what actually matters, like making dinner for yourself, drinking water, and maybe—maybe—going for a walk that isn’t rage-fueled.
Step 3: Set One Priority (AKA Pick Your Favorite Chaos and Call It “Progress”)
Alright, so you’ve brain dumped all your swirling thoughts
But Wait—Why Just ONE?
Look, I know you say, “I’m gonna answer all my emails, clean the apartment and meal prep like a YouTuber.”
No, you’re not. You’re going to scroll Instagram and microwave leftovers. Let’s be honest with yourself.
Just pick ONE THING.
Ask yourself:
“If I fast-forward to Sunday night, what’s the one thing I’d feel really smug and satisfied about having made progress on.
Is it finally responding to that email from your manager that starts with, “Just circling back”?
Is it dealing with the Leaning Tower of Laundry in your closet?
Is it baking cookies for your sad friend and sneak-eating three of them in the car?
Is it finally opening the scary envelope that says “URGENT” from your insurance company?
Pick the one thing that will make you feel like you did something meaningful—not just urgent. Something that makes you go, “OK, maybe I am kind of crushing it out here
Don’t panic. “Clear your schedule, cancel your plans, and become a productivity person
Block off 15 minutes. That’s
Not finishing things. Just starting and moving toward something that matters to you.
So no, it’s not about becoming a to-do list ninja overnight.
It’s about choosing one thing that matters, doing a little bit of it, and then patting yourself on the back like you just climbed Everest (because honestly, emotionally? You did).
Step 4: Plan One or two Meals (So You Don’t End Up Eating Cereal in the Dark Again)
Plan. One or Two Meals.
Not thirty. Not a full menu complete with appetizers;
Why Only One or Two?
Because life is hard and deciding what to eat every day is hard.
Planning = Power
You know that feeling when it’s 6:47 p.m., and you’re standing in front of the fridge like you’re expecting it to start singing ideas at you?
Avoid that fate. Plan. One. Meal.
When you have one thing locked in—say, tacos on Tuesday—suddenly, you’re no longer a lost soul. You’re someone with a plan. You’re basically a chef on the Food Channel.
Realistic Scenarios:
Superstar: You plan Monday’s dinner, shop Sunday, and even make enough for leftovers.
Minimalist Queen: Your only meal plan is “Friday = sushi and Netflix = happiness.”
Culinary Chef: You live with roommates or a partner? Text them: “Can we plan ONE meal this week so we don’t fight over the last egg again?” Teamwork = dreamwork.
Bonus points if you pick a meal that can moonlight as lunch the next day.
Grocery List Vibes
Once you decide what you’re making, write out the ingredients like you’re starring in your own commercial.
Bonus points if you pretend you're on Chopped while shopping.
Just one planned dinner gives you:
Less decision fatigue
Fewer desperate DoorDash orders
Reduced risk of eating peanut butter straight from the tub again
Actual have control over your week
Who knew a single meal could be this empowering?
Final Thoughts:
This step isn’t about becoming a meal-prep goddess with color-coded containers. You have acomplished a major achievement that builds your confidence.
Step 5: Schedule One Workout
Okay, let’s be honest. Every week starts the same way:
Monday You: This is the week you are going to work out every day.
Wednesday You: You do squats angrily while picking up the laundry basket?
Friday You: You earned this as a rest day.
You just need ONE workout. Just one. That’s it.
The Power of One
You don’t need a full workout wardrobe, a $300 yoga mat, or a hot personal trainer. You just need to:
Pick a 15-minute class, walk, stretch, or dance party.
Schedule it. Like, actually put it in your calendar. With a reminder. Like it’s a dentist appointment, except more fun and less floss.
Show up. Sweat a little. High-five yourself.
Because once you’ve worked out once this week, you’re already crushing it compared to the version of you who did nothing but sit and binge your favorite netflix show.
Bonus Hack
If you’re streaming a workout class, put the actual link in your calendar invite. That way, when it pops up, you don’t have to spend 7 minutes trying to remember the name of the influencer.
Be Real with Yourself
This isn’t about building a six-pack by Saturday. It’s about proving to yourself that you can prioritize you even in a jam-packed, snack-filled, chaos-heavy week.
And hey, after that one workout, if you want to do a second one? Great.
But if not? Cool.
You still crushed it. Your heart is grateful. Your future self is fist-bumping you.
Step 6: Plan Time for Rest (And No, Instagram Reels Don’t Count)
You know who should be relaxing?
Sitting quietly. Sipping tea. Reading a book. Playing with your pet.
You know what most of us actually do when we say we’re “resting”?
scroll until our thumbs go numb.
What Actually Counts as Rest?
Here’s what does count:
Sitting in the shower (very restful).
Reading a book you’ll forget the plot of but remember the vibes.
Playing with your pet is relaxing.
Picking up that old craft project you abandoned because life got too busy.
The One Rule: No Screens
That’s right. Your phone is not invited. It’s not even allowed to peek into this sacred moment of rest.
We’re talking “tech timeout.”
Make It Official
Put your rest time on your calendar. Call it “The Quiet Hour,” or “Don’t Talk to Me, I’m Self-Caring.”
Make it sound fancy. Give it a theme. Light a candle.
And if someone tries to interrupt? Just whisper, “I’m in rest mode,” and leave the room.
Step 7: Connect with Someone (Because You Can’t Hug a Dumbbell)
Listen, kale is great. Meditation is magical. Drinking 87 ounces of lemon-cucumber-mint water?
But you know what’s even better for your health?
Calling your bestie and complaining about how kale tastes like crunchy yardwork.
People > Protein
Deep, meaningful relationships are the number one health hack. Yes, more powerful than Pilates, more potent than protein, are definitely more enjoyable.
It’s relationships.The kind that make you laugh so hard. The kind where you text “I’m outside” instead of ringing the doorbell.
Friend Date
We recommends a “friend date” at least once a week. It can be:
Grabbing coffee.
Making dinner together and bonding.
Going to a museum.
Bonus points if you do a two-for-one and combine it with steps like meal planning or exercising.
No Time? No Problem
A quick text can do the trick."Hey, thinking of you.
Your New Wellness Routine:
Talk to your people.
Laugh about funny things.
Make plans, even if it's just to get tacos.
Keep your heart full.
Because at the end of the day sending that one friend the exact meme they needed to see. (contains affliate links)