Discombobulated: My Favourite Word for When Life Gets a Bit... Much
You know those days where you look around and think, what even is going on right now? Your to-do list is longer than a ski lift queue in half-term, your preschooler is giving full teenage attitude, and the house? Let’s just say it’s giving “creative chaos.” Yep, that’s where I’m at.
And there’s one word that sums it all up perfectly: discombobulated.
It’s one of those words that used to make me laugh when my mum said it - you know, the kind you’d repeat just because it sounds ridiculous. But these days? I feel it. In my bones. It’s less of a funny word and more of a whole mood.
When Everything’s in Flux
We’re looking at a house move (because why not pile that on?), my business is growing, which is amazing and also mildly terrifying, and my little one has decided that now is the time to develop the sass of a 16-year-old. It's all brilliant. And it’s also a lot.
The truth is, life doesn’t always move at a calm, considered pace. Sometimes, it gallops at you in ski boots. And in the middle of it all, I just want five minutes to breathe and maybe drink a hot coffee while it’s still hot. A girl can dream.
So How Do I Deal With the Wobble?
Honestly? Some days I don’t. But most of the time, I try and keep it simple:
Morning check-ins
Before the madness begins, I give myself a few quiet minutes (sometimes with a preschooler clambering on me) to check in. How am I today? What do I need? No judgement. Just awareness.
EFT Tapping
If you’ve worked with me, you’ll know I’m a fan of tapping. It’s been a total game-changer, especially when I’m one sarcastic comment away from snapping or spiralling. Five minutes of tapping, and I feel like I’ve cleared some space in my head and body.
Boundaries, baby
Saying no isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary. I’ve learned that protecting my time and energy is essential if I want to show up fully, for my family, my clients, and myself.
Support, not silence
I’m a coach, but I also have a coach. And friends. And a husband (who usually gets the “I just need to rant for a minute” version of support). Talking it out helps - every time.
The Beauty of Being Discombobulated
What I’ve realised is, life isn’t meant to be polished and perfect. It’s meant to be lived. Sometimes it’s smooth, sometimes it’s a circus. But even in the chaos, there’s clarity, if we’re willing to pause and look for it.
So if you’re feeling a little all over the shop right now - join the club. You’re not alone. And maybe, just maybe, we can embrace the wobble together.
After all, it’s in the mess that the magic often happens.
