In a Funk Lately? Here’s Your Pep Talk
We’ve all been there. Those days or weeks where you just don’t feel like doing anything. Even the things you normally enjoy can feel like chores. Your energy is low, your focus is off, and it feels like every little task is uphill. Sometimes it’s stress, a busy schedule, illness, or life throwing curveballs that make everything feel heavier than usual.
Sometimes, these low-energy stretches happen during major transitions in life, like pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, when your body and routines are shifting. Even outside these phases, life’s ups and downs can create moments where it feels harder to keep moving forward.
Whatever the reason, feeling stuck or in a funk is completely normal and temporary. It doesn’t mean you’ve lost progress, and it certainly doesn’t mean your goals are out of reach. What it does mean is that your body and mind are asking for a little extra care, patience, and direction to help you get moving again.
Why Low-Energy Phases Happen
Slumps and low-energy stretches aren’t a reflection of weakness or failure. They’re a natural part of life. Everyone hits slowdowns, off days, or periods where it feels like nothing is clicking. Your energy, focus, and mindset all fluctuate, and sometimes it’s just your body telling you it needs a reset.
Instead of seeing a funk or rough patch as a setback, view it as a pause, an opportunity to check in with yourself, adjust your approach, and focus on the small, actionable steps that keep you moving forward.
Remember: a pause does not equal a stop. Small steps still move you forward.
How to Get Out of a Funk
Shifting out of a funk isn’t about forcing yourself into high energy or relying on willpower. It’s about leaning on your habits, building momentum in small ways, and giving yourself grace.
Start with one small action. Pick something tiny that you can control today. Drink a glass of water, take a five-minute walk, prep a healthy snack, or take a few deep breaths. Small wins add up, remind you that you can take action, and help break the stuck feeling.
Move your body in any way you can. Movement doesn’t have to be a full workout. Gentle stretching, a short walk, a few minutes of dancing in your kitchen, or even just standing up and walking around the house can improve energy, lift mood, and reset your mindset.
Lean on your habits, not willpower. The routines you’ve built over time, even the small ones, continue to move you forward, even when energy is low or life feels chaotic. Showing up consistently, in any way you can, is more important than being perfect.
Celebrate progress beyond numbers. Rough patches can make it tempting to hyper-focus on results, but progress isn’t only measured by a scale or specific outcomes. Energy, consistency, sleep quality, focus, mood, and even little lifestyle wins all matter. Recognizing these can remind you that you are moving forward, even when it doesn’t feel dramatic.
Rest strategically. It’s okay to slow down. Giving yourself permission to rest and recharge isn’t laziness. Recovery helps your body, mind, and habits stay strong, and it prepares you to take action again with more clarity and energy.
Do something that sparks joy. Even small pleasures like listening to music, calling a friend, reading a book, or engaging in a favorite hobby can help lift your mood, reset your brain, and break the cycle of a low-energy stretch.
Be patient with yourself. Some funks or slumps last longer than others, and that’s okay. Change rarely happens in a straight line, and progress doesn’t disappear just because a day or week feels hard. Give yourself the same kindness and understanding you’d give a friend.
Quick pep talk reminder: every small step counts, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
Putting It All Together
Feeling stuck or in a funk doesn’t mean you’ve lost your momentum, that you’re failing, or that progress is impossible. It’s a temporary pause, a chance to reset, recharge, and refocus. By taking small, intentional steps, leaning on your habits, and giving yourself grace, you can shift your energy, keep moving forward, and continue making meaningful progress.
Transitions in life whether pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, can make these low-energy periods feel more intense, but they don’t prevent progress. Every small action counts, and over time, those actions build into momentum. The key is showing up consistently, even when it’s hard, and trusting that the habits and routines you’ve built will carry you through.
Slumps and funks don’t last forever, but the skills, habits, and persistence you’ve developed do. Keep taking one small step, then another. Before you know it, this low-energy phase will lift, and you’ll be moving forward stronger than ever.
Pep talk reminder: you’ve handled challenges before, and you can handle this too. Progress is possible, even on the hardest days.
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