Not Today and Definitely Not Me

Buzz-off.

A sign saying "today has been cancelled."
Photo by Robin Jonathan Deutsch

Some days, you wake up ready to conquer the world. And then there are days like today. Today is a "not-my-day" kind of day. It's a day where I'm not up for heroics or grand gestures. If you've got plans involving me, do yourself a favor and handle your business.

It's not laziness; it's self-preservation. You know those days when the universe feels like it's out to get you? Well, welcome to one of them. There is no cosmic alignment, no guiding stars. Just a dull, lingering feeling that today isn't my day to shine.

I've got no fucks left to give. My plate is overflowing, and I'm not signing up for any extra drama today. Do you have a mission that only a superhero can tackle? Dial Batman; I'm more in the mood to watch the paint dry. I'm not being difficult; I'm just saving you from my potential meltdown. Today, I'm owning my space. And if that's not clear enough, I've got something to drive it home.

Maybe tomorrow, maybe not. It's a wild card. I might be back in action by then or still basking in my day-off attitude. You'll never know until tomorrow comes. But that's a problem for future me, not today's me. Don't hold your breath, though. I'm still on the fence about getting into action. I was already hesitant yesterday when today was tomorrow and come tomorrow, today will become yesterday. I swear another tomorrow was just around the corner a few days back.

Not every day needs to be a race. Some days are meant for regrouping and recalibrating. That's how I'll spend today. Got a problem? Solve it. Got a task? Complete it. Got a meeting? Handle it solo. You've got hands; use them. You've got a brain; engage it. Life's full of stuff that needs doing, but today, it won't get done by me. Just leave me and my zen-bubble out of it. Today, anything that's bothering you is a you-problem. Don't push it. I'm not being an ass; I'm empowering you to take your burdens and shine without my input.

I'm stepping back from the team effort mindset. You've got capabilities; I've got disinterest. It's a win-win in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes, stepping back allows others to step up. It fosters growth and independence. Today, my stepping back is a gift for you to step into your power. I'm providing you with a service sans lifting a finger. You'll thank me later.

The world is full of issues, but not all need solving today—especially not by me. Today is all about prioritization, delegation, and reevaluation. I'm doing my part by not doing anything at all. Prioritization is a skill worth mastering. Try it.

Remember, today isn't the day, and I'm not the one.