Showing Up When You Feel “Meh”

Showing Up When You Feel “Meh”

In this episode of Coffee with M and J, Mandy and Jaime show up exactly as they are - tired, a little run-down, and feeling “meh.” Instead of pushing through with forced positivity, they have an honest, relatable conversation about what it really looks like to keep showing up for yourself when you’re not at your best.

From physical exhaustion and decision fatigue to seasonal gloom and emotional burnout, this episode explores the reality of adulthood: sometimes you’re just tired. But life doesn’t pause, and neither do your goals. Mandy and Jaime talk through practical ways to move forward anyway - without hustle culture, perfection, or pressure.

With humor, vulnerability, inside jokes (yes, meep), and grounded wisdom, this episode invites you to take small action steps, recognize your patterns, and gently reconnect with possibility - even on your most “blah” days.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed, this conversation is your reminder that showing up imperfectly still counts.

Here are the key takeaways from the video:

• Acknowledge feeling "blah" It is okay to feel "blah," or tired, scared, sad, overwhelmed, or generally burnt out and still show up.
• Take action despite exhaustion If you never show up because you are tired, you will never get anything done. Sometimes you have to do things even when you are tired, scared, afraid, alone, exhausted, or with limited resources.
• Use action to overcome "meh" feelings The action of starting something is important when you are feeling "meh." You have to identify your patterns (e.g., shutting down, scrolling on social media) and go against them by choosing action. As the law of physics states, an item in motion stays in motion.
• Start with small, easy tasks Creating a to-do list, even of easy, mundane tasks, can get you into action mode. Completing small tasks can lead to bigger actions.
• Leverage mindfulness tools Using mindfulness tools, such as deep cleansing breaths or having an inspirational conversation, helps when you feel exhausted.
• Visualize your perfect day Acknowledging that you are in a "blah" state allows you to move forward. You can spend five minutes setting a timer and letting yourself sit in the vision of your perfect day, focusing on the five senses.