🧡 Your Monday Happiness Prompt

Healing is not linear

Good morning, beautiful soul 🌙✨

I want to talk about something that’s been on my heart lately, something I know so many of you can relate to: the ups and downs of our healing journey and the fact that healing isn’t linear. It’s not this smooth, graceful progression where every day is better than the last. No, real healing—whether it’s from physical pain, emotional trauma, or life changes like menopause—can feel like a winding path with more twists and turns than we ever imagined. And that’s okay. Every step, forward or back, is part of the process, and it’s all worth celebrating.

I say this from experience, both personally and through the many women I’ve had the privilege to work with. As I write this today (Friday), I’m having one of my “back” days with my own menstrual health. I'm struggling with a cold so i've got that going on, and it’s one of those days where my body feels heavy, my fatigue is more intense than usual, and all I want to do is hide from the world. It would be so easy to feel like I’ve lost my way, especially after all the years of managing my symptoms and finding what works for me. But I’ve come to understand that even on days like this, I am still healing. I’m still making progress, even if it doesn’t look or feel like it right now. I used my favourite techniques this morning - and I managed to deliver a menopause awareness workshop this morning to one of my corporate clients - laughter, positivity and empowerment surrounded us and I realised on teh drive home that just the fact I was able to deliver such a fabulous session was something to celebrate.

Healing is a Journey with Ups and Downs

Just as I have my “backwards” days with endometriosis, I see the same patterns with the incredible women I work with. Some are navigating menopause, feeling disconnected from their bodies as symptoms fluctuate and change. Others are battling period problems like heavy bleeding, debilitating cramps, or mood swings that seem to take over their lives. And many are carrying the weight of old emotional wounds—whether that’s from a difficult relationship, baby loss, or the stress and trauma that life sometimes throws our way.

Each one of these women, at some point, has felt like they’ve lost their way. They’ve asked me, “Why do I feel worse when I’ve been doing everything right?” Or, “How can I keep going when I don’t feel like I’m getting anywhere?”

And I tell them the same thing I remind myself: healing isn’t a straight line. Just because you feel like you’ve taken a step back doesn’t mean you’re starting from scratch. Your body, mind, and soul are still processing, still adjusting, still healing, even on the difficult days.

Examples of Healing from My Clients

Let me tell you about one of my clients—let’s call her Clare. Clare came to me after months of struggling with heavy periods and chronic pain. She’d tried everything, from medications to lifestyle changes, but nothing seemed to work. Some days, she’d feel like she was making progress—her pain would ease, and she’d have more energy. But then, out of the blue, she’d be hit with an exhausting flare-up that would leave her bedridden for days.

When Clare first started working with me, she thought those bad days meant all her hard work was for nothing. But together, we’ve been focusing on recognising the small wins—the moments when she feels just a little bit better, the days where she has more energy or feels less tension in her body. We’ve worked on balancing her hormones naturally, supporting her emotional well-being through Reiki and meditation, and finding tools that help her cope when things feel overwhelming.

Another client, let’s call her Helen, is going through menopause. She’s been struggling with brain fog, mood swings, and a general sense of feeling lost in her own body. Some days, she’s empowered and embracing this new chapter of life. Other days, she feels like her body is betraying her, and she’s not sure who she is anymore. But what I’ve shared with Helen, and what I share with you, is that even in those moments of doubt or confusion, she is healing. Together, we’ve developed a Menopause Action Plan, focusing on symptom management, mindful movement, and emotional support that helps her feel grounded, no matter what her body is going through.

Celebrate Every Step (Forward or Back)

Here’s something that’s helped both Clare and Helen (and me!): even on the days when you feel like you’re moving backwards, there is still progress. It might be small, but it’s there. Maybe today you took the time to rest when your body called for it, or maybe you managed to focus on your breathing during a particularly stressful moment. Perhaps you let yourself feel your emotions without pushing them away. Those are all steps forward, even if they don’t feel like it in the moment.

3 Ways to Stay on Track During the Healing Process

I know how hard it is to stay positive when it feels like you’re constantly taking one step forward and two steps back. But here are three gentle, nurturing practices to keep you grounded during the ups and downs of your healing journey:

1. Practice Radical Self-Compassion

It’s so easy to get frustrated with ourselves when we’re not feeling our best. But remember, healing takes time. Be as gentle with yourself as you would be with a loved one going through a tough time. If today is a rest day, honour that. If you need to slow down or do less, that’s okay. Your body knows what it needs, and it’s okay to trust that.

2. Find Joy in Small Wins

On the tough days, it’s easy to overlook the small moments of progress. But they are there, I promise. Maybe you managed to drink a little more water today, or perhaps you found a moment to sit quietly with your thoughts. Celebrate those small wins—they’re just as important as the big ones. Keeping a journal to track those moments can be incredibly uplifting when you look back and realise how far you’ve come.

3. Nurture Your Spirit

Healing isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual, too. Make time for practices that feed your soul, whether that’s meditation, journaling, or spending time in nature. Find what makes you feel connected to yourself and make space for it, even on the days when you don’t feel up to much. For me, it’s often a quiet cup of tea and some deep breathing, or taking a moment to tune into my body with some gentle Qi Gong.

Remember: You’re Not Alone

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition like endometriosis, navigating the ups and downs of menopause, or healing from past hurts, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Healing can be hard work, but it’s also deeply beautiful, even in its messiness. And just because you feel like you’ve taken a step back doesn’t mean you’re not moving forward.

Every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and heal. Be kind to yourself, celebrate every step (even the wobbly ones), and know that I’m here cheering you on every step of the way.

Sending you all my love and support with wherever you're at on your own healing journey 🧡

Your word for this week

Each week, beautiful Halcyon Days® sister, I gently invite you to pick a word that represents how you'd like to feel this week, how you'd like to be or what you'd like to see or do.

Would you like this week to be fun, do you want to attract love or do you want to feel powerful?

The key here is to think about your week ahead - the events or meetings you have scheduled, the tasks you need to do, the people you will be seeing - and check in with the feelings you get. Are you nervous about anything? Excited? Worried, even?

Choose a word that will help negate any negativity and guide you positively through what you are navigating this week. You can journal it. Mantra it. Whisper it to yourself on a regular basis. But whatever you do, make sure you revisit it as you travel through your week and be mindful about reflecting it in your actions and decisions. Good luck.

Wishing you a beautiful week ahead

Sarah x