Finding My Flow Again: Listening Inward, Moving Gently, and Embracing the Slow Return

Over the past few months, I’ve been rediscovering what it means to feel good in my body - and more importantly, to listen to it. I’ve shared openly about my journey getting back on anti-depression medication, and while it’s been the right decision for my mental health, finding a new rhythm in my day-to-day life has been slower than I expected.

There’s something humbling about starting over, even when it’s familiar territory. Things I used to breeze through—early mornings, structured routines, high-energy workouts—now require a little more patience and a whole lot more compassion.

Lately, I’ve been gravitating toward early morning workouts again. There's a calm that settles in the stillness of those pre-dawn hours, before the world starts spinning too fast. Sometimes it’s Pilates, focused and grounding, helping me tap into my breath and core. Other mornings, it’s weightlifting - feeling strong, steady, and unapologetically powerful. I don’t always push myself to go hard. Instead, I’m learning to ask: What do I need today? What does my body want to say?

Some days, the answer is movement. Other days, it’s rest. And I’m finally starting to be okay with both.

There’s no rushing this process. Building a new routine while navigating mental health shifts isn’t a linear journey. It comes with unexpected pauses and quiet wins. But I’m slowly finding my flow again - not by forcing it, but by leaning in. By tuning into my body’s cues and honoring where I’m at.

If you’re in a similar place - whether you’re easing back into wellness routines, recalibrating after a tough season, or just figuring things out - know that you’re not alone. Progress doesn’t always look like hustle. Sometimes it looks like grace.

And that, I’m learning, is more than enough.