Pressure does not always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it shows up as a tight jaw, shallow breathing, resentment, exhaustion, or the inability to relax.

If you’ve been saying you’re fine while your body tells a different story, this is for you. Tight shoulders, shallow breath, a loud mind, and a tired body are not signs that you’re failing. They may be signs that you’ve been bracing for too long.

If your body feels tight before the day even begins, this is your reminder that you’re not failing. You may just need a way to come down.