If I’m slow to reply...
I’ve been realising lately how much our brains are bombarded every day - constant WhatsApp messages, push notifications, news alerts... it’s a lot!
We’re taking in more info in one day than people used to in weeks, and honestly, no wonder we feel fried sometimes.
Add in all the normal life stuff - family, health, stress, just trying to keep on top of things - and my head can feel so overstimulated that even replying to a nice message can feel like another task on the list.
So if I’m slow to reply (or miss a message completely):
- I do care.
- I’m not intentionally ignoring you.
- My brain just sometimes needs to shut the noise out for a bit.
I know loads of people feel the same but don't feel they can say it out loud. So if you’re reading this and nodding along, you’re not bad at keeping in touch, you’re just human.
Let’s give each other a bit more grace.