You’re Not Behind. You’re Tired. | The Sunday Reset, Vol. 2
- Reia Chapman, LCSW, LISW-CP
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 27
It’s Sunday again.
Maybe you’ve been scrolling for an hour.
Maybe you opened your calendar just to close it again.
Maybe you’re staring at the laundry pile thinking, I just can’t.
And that voice creeps in—the one that says:
“You didn’t do enough this weekend.”
“You’re already falling behind.”
“Next week is going to eat you alive.”
But let me tell you something true:
You’re not behind. You’re tired.
And tired people don’t need more pressure.
They need space.
Let This Be the Week You Choose Softness
Instead of forcing momentum, what if you chose rhythm?
Instead of starting with a task list, what if you started with a breath?
Here’s a gentle Sunday ritual to try today—or any time you catch yourself spiraling into urgency:
✨ The “Three Things” Reset
One thing to release.
Let go of one “should” that doesn’t serve you this week. (Reply to that message later. Say no to that obligation. Skip the meal prep if you’re surviving.)
One thing to remember.
Remind yourself of something true. Something grounding.
“My energy is sacred.”
“I can begin again, even mid-sentence.”
One thing to nourish.
Your body. Your spirit. Your nervous system.
A slow cup of tea
A walk with music
Ten minutes of laying down and doing absolutely nothing
This is your reset. Not a performance.
You Don’t Have to Catch Up to Belong
You don’t need to earn the right to rest.
You don’t have to prove your worth by how prepared you are.
You don’t need to be ahead to be allowed peace.
You just need to remember:
Tired is not failure. It’s a message.
And you are allowed to listen.
Ready to Reset With Me?
If you’re not already on the list, The Sunday Reset is a weekly email filled with gentle rituals and therapist-rooted reflections to help you begin again—without hustle or shame.
No pressure. Just presence.
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