Hello~ I’m Busy Beans, a pod constantly facing an endless to-do list every day.
I always try to do everything perfectly, help everyone, and not let anyone down.
But over time, my heart starts to feel exhausted, dull, and suffocated…
I really want to speak up, but sometimes I don’t know how. I’m afraid I’ll break down once I open my mouth, or people will think I’m not strong enough.
But now, I’m learning how to speak about my pressure and fatigue—with softness and honesty.
💚 1. Shift my words from “I must hold it together” to “I need space too”
I’m learning to say:
“I’m feeling a bit tired lately—I’d like to rest for a bit.”
“There’s been a lot of pressure recently. Can you help me with something?”
✅ Saying I’m under pressure isn’t weakness—it’s a way to let others understand I’m human too, with limits.
💚 2. Use metaphors to help express my emotional state
Sometimes I describe how I feel with imagery:
“I feel like a machine that’s been running 24/7.”
“My heart feels like an inbox stuffed with unread files—none of them cleared.”
✅ Metaphors make it easier for others to understand me, without sounding too heavy.
💚 3. Even a quiet whisper is a kind of strength
Even if I can’t pour everything out at once,
I try saying just one or two sentences to slowly open up, like:
“Lately I feel like I barely have space to breathe…”
“I don’t know how to say it, but I feel like I’m struggling to hold on…”
✅ Expression doesn’t have to be perfect—as long as it gives the pressure a way out.
💚 4. Find people who can truly hold space for me
I’ll seek out those who are willing to listen and understand.
Not everyone knows how to handle stress,
but someone quietly willing to listen already means a lot to me.
✅ A look of understanding, or simply: “I’m here for you,” is more than enough.
“You don’t have to keep holding it in—just because you don’t speak, doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt.”
“Expressing emotions is an act of self-kindness.”
“Even Busy Beans deserve someone to stop, and listen to them.”
I’m Busy Beans.
I no longer silently push through everything.
I’m learning to gently release my stress and speak my truth, one word at a time. 💚