Most self-care advice assumes your energy and emotions stay the same day to day. Colors of Calm offers a different approach—one that meets changing capacity with compassion instead of pressure. This framework helps you understand what you have available today and respond without pushing, fixing, or shaming yourself.
Read more...Purple days often come after panic, flares, or long periods of pushing. You may feel more energy, but your emotions are closer to the surface. This post explains what Purple days are, why they matter, and how to support yourself gently without rushing back to “normal.”
Read more...Red days can feel like failure—but they're actually your body sending a clear message: "I need less right now, and more safety." When pain, panic, brain fog, or shutdown happens, this isn't the time to figure things out or find a "lesson"; it's the time to make things a little easier on yourself. Inside, you'll find simple ways to help (like using fewer words, softer light, things that feel familiar and comfortable, and help from someone you trust if you have it), plus a small plan for getting through the next hour or two without stress. Because Red days don't erase what you've done—just getting through counts, and "doing your best" is enough.
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