Be Kind to Yourself

Good morning. I know it’s been tough. You step into the market, and before you even buy anything, your money has disappeared. The things that used to be affordable now feel like luxury. The news is draining, the hustle feels endless, and sometimes, it feels like you’re running but not moving.

Still, you wake up every day. You push through. You show up for yourself, for your loved ones, for the things that matter. That alone is a big deal.

Please be gentle with yourself. You have already been through so much. You are not lazy, you are not failing, and you are not alone. The world has made survival feel unbearably difficult, but you don’t have to carry everything at once. Rest when you need to. Celebrate small wins, even if it’s just making it through another day. Not every battle has to be won in a day.

Things are tough, but so are you. Keep going, but don’t forget to breathe. You deserve that much.

Oluwademilade from MANI