You know those days where it feels like you work all day and nothing really gets accomplished?
That was today for me.
When I compare it to days in the past, I know that so much more is happening and moving forward.
But some days just feel like a loss.
Like you'll do better tomorrow.
I think these days are fine.
As long as you make sure you're deliberate with your day and take time to check in with yourself.
Maybe journal. Maybe do a spiritual practice. Maybe just sit quietly for a few minutes to gain some perspective.
Here's what I've learned about days like this:
They don't define you.
They don't set the precedent.
They don't have power over you.
And they don't determine how tomorrow will be.
But only if you don't let them.
The key is not letting the frustration carry over.
Not letting the "nothing got done" feeling become your identity.
Taking a few minutes for a daily check-in or whatever works best for you can completely shift your perspective.
It reminds you that:
Progress isn't always visible
Some days are for planting seeds, not harvesting
Your worth isn't tied to your productivity
Tomorrow is a fresh start
That's exactly why I built daily check-ins and journal prompts into Curavera.
Even on days when I feel like I accomplished nothing, those few minutes of reflection show me what's actually happening beneath the surface.
They help me see the progress I couldn't see while I was in the thick of it.
If you don't have a daily practice for this kind of reset, try the daily wellness check-in in Curavera.
See how it can shift your perspective on days that feel "unproductive."
Because those days? They're often the ones doing the most important work.
You just can't see it yet.
Sean May
P.S. Tomorrow will be better. Not because today was bad, but because every day is a new opportunity to build on what came before—even if you can't see what that is right now.