There are days when you just… don’t want to get out of bed.

And then some days are worse—when you do get up, but can’t bring yourself to do anything.

No momentum. No energy. No clarity. No motivation.

I’ve been there. A lot.

Especially in Toronto winters.

January.

Minus 20 degrees outside.

No sunlight.

Heavy fatigue that hit out of nowhere, like a truck.

You’ve probably felt it too.

Foggy mind. Sluggish body.

No obvious explanation.

You’ve got dreams. Ideas. A to-do list that’s three pages long.

But not even 3 cups of coffee are helping.

And when that happens?

The negative thoughts roll in fast.

“You’re lazy.”

“You’ll never catch up.”

“You’re not doing enough.”

I used to spiral on days like that.

Until I found a way to work with the energy instead of fighting it.

Today I’m sharing the exact framework I use—one that helps me shift out of self-blame and move through the day with more compassion, clarity, and yes, even a little productivity.

Meet the AMM Method

It’s called AMM:

Acceptance, Movement, Mind.

Not fancy. Not complicated.

But it works.

Step 1: A is for Acceptance

Let’s be real:

A better day is coming. Probably tomorrow.

Maybe you were crushing it yesterday. Maybe last week you had six back-to-back meetings and nailed every one of them.

Today… is just different.

So start with this: accept how you’re feeling.

You’re not lazy. You’re human.

And the fastest way to stay stuck is to resist the energy instead of honoring it.

If you’re an overachiever (hi, me too), or you’re staring down a performance review or a pitch meeting, you might try to force your way through.

Push. Power through. Hustle.

But when I talk to myself that way—like an internal drill sergeant—I just end up feeling punished.

And I don’t even know what I did wrong.

So now, when I hear the old script creeping in:

• “Dreams aren’t going to happen on their own. Get up.”
• “You’re falling behind. This is why you’re not successful.”
• “You’re not good enough to write today / show up / speak / create…”

I pause.

I ask, what good are these thoughts doing me right now?

And if the answer is “just making me feel like crap”—I stop.

Because here’s the truth:

Sometimes the problem isn’t your mindset.

It’s your body. Your hormones. The weather. The fact that you didn’t sleep. The fact that you’re overstimulated and burnt out.

You don’t need to “fix” yourself.

You need to treat yourself like someone worthy of care.

So start here:

• Look at what’s real. Maybe your body’s fighting off a cold. Maybe it’s your cycle. Maybe the sun hasn’t come out in a week.
• Say it out loud: “It’s okay if today is a slower day.”
• Be optimistic about tomorrow. “I’ll catch up. I’ve had incredible days before. I’ll have them again.”
• Remember your proof. You’ve been productive, joyful, and creative. You’ve nailed the meetings, signed the deals, and published the content. That version of you still exists.

You don’t need to be her today.

But don’t forget she’s still here.

Step 2: M is for Movement

Once I’ve softened the inner dialogue, I move.

Not a 10K run. Not a HIIT workout.

Just… gentle movement.

• Stretch.
• Go for a walk.
• Do a 30-minute yoga flow.
• Walk to a different coffee shop.
• Change the scenery—especially if you work from home.

I travel often between Toronto, LA, and SF.

I always have a list of co-working spots or libraries ready.

Because sometimes the best movement is just being in a new space.

Movement helps quiet the mind and reawakens the body.

Not to fix you.

But to remind you, you’re still here. You’re still alive.

Step 3: M is for Mind

This is where the day can shift.

Where you stay in gentle motion, but also stay kind.

• Catch the negative thoughts (again) and reframe them.
  • “I won’t be able to make my dream happen like this.” becomes → “I’m already working towards it. Some days more. Some days less. And I’m not giving up.”
  • “I want to hide all day” becomes → “I can rest and still show up for myself in a small way.”
• Use meditation as medicine. But be realistic. If your mind is spiraling, don’t go for silence. Go for guided meditations. Or soft music. Or even just sitting up in bed and breathing.
  • My rule: When you feel the worst, just sit up. Put on music. Place your hand on your heart. And breathe through it.
• Honor rest as a strategy. If you can’t take breaks during the day, plan on heading to bed earlier. Cancel non-essential meetings. Let the “one more email” wait.

And if you can carve out a small rest, do it without guilt.

Book a private room for a nap.

Put your head down on your desk.

Say no to the extra call.

Lie down for 20 minutes.

That small act of self-kindness might be the energy reset you need.

Final Thoughts: Reclaim Your Energy Without Forcing It

There will be days when nothing flows.

Not the content.

Not the energy.

Not the motivation.

That doesn’t mean you’re off-track.

It means your body, your emotions, and your spirit are asking for something different.

Acceptance.

Movement.

Mindful presence.

The AMM Method isn’t about pushing through.

It’s about tuning in.

And creating space for the next version of you to rise—when she’s ready!