I am tired but I don't GIVE UP

3/23 Edited to

... Read moreIn my personal experience, feeling tired doesn't mean it's time to surrender; rather, it signals the need to pause, recharge, and keep moving forward with determination. Life is often compared to an episode or a series, where each moment—whether full of energy or slight weariness—is part of a longer story. "Sedikit lelah, bukan menyerah" translates to "a little tired, not giving up," a phrase that beautifully captures the spirit of resilience. Maintaining good health is crucial in this journey, as the body and mind work together to sustain stamina. Simple habits such as staying hydrated, prioritizing sleep, and taking mindful breaks can greatly reduce fatigue. It's helpful to remind ourselves with phrases like "sehat terus ya badan," which means "stay healthy always," encouraging continuous care of our well-being. When the path feels long and challenges arise, mindfulness and self-compassion become valuable allies. Acknowledging tiredness without letting it dictate our choices encourages stronger mental health. By embracing these small pauses, we preserve energy for the bigger journey ahead. Ultimately, perseverance is not about pushing through exhaustion blindly but listening to our needs and adapting. This perspective helps us endure "episod kita," or "our episode," with courage and hope, knowing that strong moments will return as long as we don't give up.

1 comment

user7029505395346's images
user7029505395346

👍

Related posts

Ep 2: I unknowingly became a 3rd party with someone i met on bumble for 3 weeks+
Continuation from ep 1… (please read ep1 first) 9 May (Sat): as usual, S said good morning and we texted the whole day and i randomly suggested we go bowling, as S needed to collect a gift at safra from his newly applied safra membership. He agreed and came to pick me up (yes we are super clingy
Dionislovespink

Dionislovespink

21 likes

Scammed $30k and tbh, i DESERVED it
(If you read my previous post about greed and what I called hypervigilant wanting, this is what came after.) ⭐ Prev here: What GREED feels like (as a girl who invests) ⭐ this is not a dramatic cautionary story about stupidity or recklessness. it’s jus me trying to explain with tmi how a p
yinqi ~ 📖 🏔️ ✈️

yinqi ~ 📖 🏔️ ✈️

132 likes

If you are snoring & is always tired. Please read!
I thought being tired was normal & blamed motherhood. I woke up exhausted no matter how long I slept. I had brain fog, low energy, and constant burnout — but I told myself it was just life, work, motherhood, stress. No one really tells you this, but chronic tiredness isn’t a personality
mermayahaya

mermayahaya

44 likes

Not sure if im mentally sick but
I dont even know if im mentally sick, but sometimes it feels like the universe is actively trying to break me. This year, everything exploded all at once literally like drama, setbacks, betrayals, disappointments. Every day I wake up carrying a weight I didn’t choose, a burden I shouldn’t have to b
Spicyy

Spicyy

41 likes

I don't owe anyone
I don't owe anyone an explanation. Don't understand why some people so serious while someone just merely joking and end up the situation is being so awkward. Why some people just can't take joke, seriously? I'm so fucking sick and tired of all these sadistic humans. If human
Sushi🍣

Sushi🍣

9 likes

i don't like christians but i dated one??
disclaimer: the perceptions below are from my own personal experiences and in no way affiliated with any groups. there's no hate against the christian community and i've since accepted christ as my saviour ✞ is religion an issue when it comes to dating❓ i know religion might be a real c
xkittya

xkittya

187 likes

Am i falling behind?
am I falling behind......... ive been pushing and pushing to strive for the best ever since I can remember. I keep telling myself I only have one life... I need to do well. I need to be the best I can be in anything. I guess as the oldest sis and a child of immigrant parents. I felt a responsibi
graceeee

graceeee

10 likes

Am I asking for too much in a relationship?
My boyfriend is currently serving in the military. I usually text him on Tue, Thur, and Sun because I don’t want to come across as clingy — I want to give him space. We usually meet ONCE every TWO WEEKS for about five hours. Occasionally, we get to meet ONCE A WEEK for the same amount of
𝓡𝓸𝔀𝓵𝓮𝓽 ☀️🧚

𝓡𝓸𝔀𝓵𝓮𝓽 ☀️🧚

158 likes

for those tired of being your own worst enemy
dropping another podcast episode recommendation ✨ an episode by The Atlantic and how we can fiiiiinally stop being our own worst enemies. it talks about self-objectification and what we can do about it. imo, it’s easy to list everything you want to change about yourself. the hard part is facing th
openfeelnotes

openfeelnotes

18 likes

Things I wish I knew at 16 before taking my O-Levels
When I was in Secondary 1, I thought all Secondary 4s had it all figured out. But when the time arrived, lo and behold, everything was in a mess. Now, a couple years later, here’s some tips I would give my 16 year old self. 1. A positive and growth mindset is important With a growth mindset,
Study House Academy

Study House Academy

5 likes

🦵✨ Tired, Heavy & Swollen Legs? Give Your Legs the Care They Deserve! ✨🦵
💆‍♀️ 𝐑𝐒-𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐧 🦵✨ Many people spend long hours sitting or standing every day, which can lead to poor blood circulation, tired legs, water retention, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. 🌿 Leg maintenance is not only for beauty — it’s also important for your overall welln
Reneu Skin & Wellness

Reneu Skin & Wellness

1 like

I'm tired but I won't give up,Bismillah I'm health
Erna❤️❤️Married🤗

Erna❤️❤️Married🤗

3 likes

I am tired but I can't give up, just for you guys🥰
Erna❤️❤️Married🤗

Erna❤️❤️Married🤗

18 likes

"Mummy tired." that's how my kid greets me now
I owe you all an honest update. You called me strong. Brave. Inspiring. I leaned into that because it felt better than the truth. The truth is I was barely holding it together. And I think a lot of you are doing the same thing right now. Smiling at school drop-off. Performing at work. Then s
Dr.SoloMum

Dr.SoloMum

53 likes

Ladies, don’t give up hope! They are out there :)
#CMB #CoffeeMeetsBagel #DateRealWithCMB #sgdateideas #sgcouple
LizTok

LizTok

41 likes

My Warrior, Please Rest... I'll Still Be Here. ❤️🕊️
Hey baby, my warrior... ❤️ You must be tired. Please rest, okay? I saw somewhere in your room, that katana sword stands quietly, as if you're always ready to protect everyone you love. But baby, you deserve to be protected too. You've fought battles nobody sees, carried burde
A3 Bakery Singapore

A3 Bakery Singapore

1 like

To the creator who is tired of seeing low results...
When you spend hours editing, pouring your heart into a post, and the numbers just don't match your effort, it is so easy to want to give up. It makes you feel like you're stuck in place. ​But just like planting a seed in the dark soil, the most important growth happens when no one is loo
Aunty Ling Journal 玲姨

Aunty Ling Journal 玲姨

0 likes

rejection’s heavy, but my heart’s heavier. 🧸
A Bumpy, Beautiful Road (with Detours & Daydreams) (Lengthy story of my life ahead) Once upon a recent time, I graduated from secondary school with 15 points for my N(A) Levels. Not the shiniest number in the world, but hey, it got me somewhere. ✨ From there, I stepped into the world of ITE
𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓲

𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓲

4 likes

Join me as I navigate school as an adult learner.
Why did I decide to go back to school? Growing up in my teens, I was quite rebellious and really disliked studying. It stemmed from some childhood trauma, which made me stay away from studying for many years. Now that my kids are teenagers, I want to show them that anything is possible if you put i
Jen

Jen

25 likes

Who would you give the seat first ? Singapore .
Shira Singapore

Shira Singapore

1 like

Everyone sees the milk, but no one sees this 🥲
#breastfeedingmama #pumpingjourney #momsoflemon8 #momdiary #momslife
miniandmama.sg

miniandmama.sg

12 likes

Strong women get tired too
You’re not lazy. Strong women get tired too You’re mentally exhausted. FLY Academy helps you go from survival mode → steady → confident → income. Ready to FLY ~ Comment FLY #womenempowerment #beautyceo #financialfreedom #confidentwomen #suriasparks
suriasparks.com

suriasparks.com

2 likes

He felt tired every time he charged his car… until
每次充电他都觉得很累…直到现在。 #emfawareness #evcharging #emguarde #energybalance #youdunnowhatyoudunno
theDDDguy

theDDDguy

3 likes

Seven years, One Goodbye (Broke up & Healing)
I am still trying to walk out of a 7 years relationship that I never thought would end. It wasn’t a typical straight relationship… We met in 2018, and within a month we got together. We were in our early-to-mid 20s, falling into something that felt real. I was studying full-time, and he was work
Bloomafterstorm

Bloomafterstorm

115 likes

See more