17 Minutes From Shitty AF to Soaked, Smiling & Strong: A Real Mum Reset!

17 Minutes From Shitty As F..., To Laughing My Arse Off

This morning, I woke up feeling shitty AF. 😩
Not tired. Not stressed. Just… off. Heavy.
Agitated. Overwhelmed. Like I wanted to scream or crawl back into bed — but couldn’t do either.

The weather was crap. 🌧️
I couldn't do my usual beach meditation.
My head instantly filled with everything I had to do.
The pressure. The mental load. The never-ending list.
The hats I wear. The people who need me.
And then the guilt for feeling this way.
That inner voice saying: “Get it together.” But I couldn’t.

I started spiralling.
Then I procrastinated — emails, dog poo, checking class bookings at 6:50AM?!(Why? Because it’s easier to do than to feel.)

But I knew if I didn’t shift something, I’d stay stuck in this shitty fog all day.
So I forced myself — cranky and all — to move.

I ran through the rain. I sprinted through the water.
Still angry, still moody… until something finally cracked.
I laughed. I jumped into the ocean — fully clothed. And I felt alive again.

🎥 I filmed this video right after. Hair dripping. Eyes brighter.
It’s raw, but it’s real. And if you’ve had a morning like mine (or a week like that), I hope you’ll watch it. It might help you shift too.

Because here’s what I know:
👉 You don’t need a perfect morning routine.
👉 You don’t need hours.
👉 You do need to listen to what your body and mind are screaming for

So if you’re feeling like you’re drowning in everyone else’s needs, running on empty, and wondering when the hell it gets easier — this video is for you.

You’re not alone.
You’re not broken.
You just need to put you back on the list.

Ready to put yourself first?
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P.S. Prioritising your mental and physical health isn’t selfish — it’s essential. At Active Mum, we help women just like you reconnect with themselves through movement, community, and support. This isn’t just about fitness — it’s about feeling like you again. 💛

Take care,

Julie