IS IT OK TO BE IN A FUNK?
Nothing is a bigger vibe kill than falling into one of those unexplainable funks. You know the type—the ones that creep up out of nowhere and it makes the world feel like it's lost its color. One day you're on a roll with checking off your to-do list, feeling like the main character. Next, it’s like someone hit a grayscale filter, and everything feels heavier. Lately, it’s been a few back to back of those grayscale days.
The hardest part about funks for me isn’t the emotion itself—it’s the guilt that comes with it. The guilt of feeling like I’m wasting time, like I’m letting the day slip away in this fog. We live in a world that’s constantly pushing us to be productive and do more. But I’ve started to realize that sometimes, the best medicine to the funk is to slow down. Instead of fighting against the funk, I’ve learned to stop feeling guilty for not doing “enough” and let myself ride the wave of emotion.
Here’s what I think: when you stop fighting the funk and stop beating yourself up about it, it passes more quickly. It’s like the moment you stop resisting, the fog starts to lift on its own. I think it’s because when we allow ourselves to truly feel our emotions, we give our minds and bodies a chance to communicate what they’ve been trying to tell us all along.
I’ve become a big believer in feeling emotions all the way through. There’s always a reason why they surface, and ignoring them just delays the process. I like to think that our emotions are our body’s way of trying to get our attention. If I’m feeling restless or anxious, I’ve found that a good walk helps me reset. If I’m angry, a high-intensity workout usually does the trick. And if sadness hits, there’s nothing like a comfort movie and a long everything shower to remind me that what I need is a little extra care.
So, is it okay to be in a funk? If you ask me, absolutely. Think of yourself as the child version of you—how would you treat them when they’re feeling low? You’d comfort them, give them space to feel what they’re feeling, and gently guide them toward healthier outlets. The moment we start taking our emotions seriously and listening to what our bodies are trying to say, that’s when we start to truly heal. That’s when the funk begins to lose its grip.
Off days are normal—honestly, they're part of the human experience. Embracing them, instead of fighting them, can help us grow and better understand ourselves. So next time you’re in a funk, try to let yourself feel it. Acknowledge it, explore it, and give yourself permission to rest, reflect, and recharge. The more you listen to yourself, the quicker the fog will lift.
“Taking care of yourself is productive.”
