Mentally I’m Just an Axolotl Floating in a Tank—And That’s Okay

Sometimes, I feel like I’m not really doing anything.
Just… floating.
Emotionally drained. A little confused. Not sad exactly, but not okay either.
Like I’m just here—existing quietly, not making waves.

And lately, I realized something weirdly comforting:
I feel like an axolotl.

You know, that little aquatic creature with frilly gills, a gentle face, and big “I’ve had enough” energy?

That’s my mood.
I’m not thriving. I’m not fixing everything.
I’m just floating in my tank, trying to breathe—and honestly? That’s okay.

A Little Story from My Tank

 When I am tired, I sit on my couch for hours, staring at the ceiling like it has all the answers. I wasn’t crying or upset—just… tired. My mind felt like thick fog, and every little task seemed like climbing a mountain. I tried to push through it, thinking I should be doing more, but I just couldn’t.

So instead, I gave myself permission to do nothing. I let myself float in that quiet space without guilt or shame. I didn’t fix my schedule or try to “feel better” right away. I just rested, like an axolotl resting on its favorite rock.

And you know what? That small pause helped. It didn’t solve everything, but it reminded me it’s okay to be exactly where I am—even if that means just floating for a while.

What It Means to Be Mentally an Axolotl

Being “mentally an axolotl” isn’t about giving up.
It’s about pausing.
It’s the feeling of being overwhelmed by life and needing to just… float.

Axolotls don’t do too much.
They hang out.
They drift.
They blink slowly.
They’re not out here trying to hustle, fix everything, or impress anyone.

They exist—peacefully, weirdly, quietly.

And honestly, when you’re emotionally tired, that’s the best kind of role model.
You don’t have to be productive 24/7.
You don’t have to explain why you’re tired.
You can just be.

Why It’s Okay to Feel Like This

We live in a world that moves fast.
Too fast.
Everyone’s chasing something—success, productivity. “Good vibes only.”

But what if you’re not chasing anything right now?
What if you're just… tired?

That doesn't make you lazy.
That doesn't make you broken.
It just makes you human.

Sometimes your brain is foggy. Your body’s low on energy.
Your heart feels a little underwater.

And that’s okay. Really.
Even axolotls, those adorable little wiggle blobs, don’t do much—and no one’s judging them.
They float, eat, nap, and regrow lost limbs at their own pace.

If they’re allowed to exist without guilt,
So are you.

 Lessons from the Axolotl Mindset

When life feels too loud and your brain feels like soup,
Take a note from your emotional support axolotl.

  Float more. Fix less.

You don’t have to solve everything right now.
Just keeping your head above water is enough today.Rest is not failure.

Axolotls aren’t ashamed to do nothing—and you shouldn’t be either.
Rest isn’t lazy. It’s survival.

You’re allowed to just survive some days.

Not every day has to be productive or “healing.”
Some days are just about making it to the next one. And that’s valid.

You can regrow. In your own time.

Axolotls can regrow limbs.
You can regrow too—your energy, your confidence, your peace.
It might be slow. It might look messy. But it’s still growth.

When You’re Ready, You’ll Swim Again

You won’t feel like this forever.
You won’t always be floating in survival mode.

But right now, it’s okay to stay close to the bottom of the tank.
To rest on your favorite rock. To let the world blur around you.

Healing doesn’t always look like journaling, exercising, or fixing your routine.
Sometimes healing looks like lying still.
doing the bare minimum,
and whispering, “I made it through another day.”

And then, one quiet day, when you're ready —
You’ll swim again.

Not because someone told you to.
Not because you're "better."
But because your heart will feel a little lighter…
and your body will remember how to move.

Until then?
Keep floating.
You're doing more than you think.

 A Soft Goodbye (and a Tiny Gift for Your Tank)

If this post made you feel understood—even a little—that means you’re not as alone as your brain sometimes says.

We’re all floating here together.
Some of us are sinking a little.
Some of us are gently bumping into the glass walls of life.
And that’s okay.

If you need a tiny reminder to rest, breathe, and float —
I made something for you.

 This candle is for the days you can’t function but want comfort.
It doesn’t ask you to be okay.
It just glows quietly—like you.
Like an axolotl in a tank.

And if you want to share your thoughts or just say “same,”
Drop a comment below. No pressure. No fixing.
Just float here with me.

You’re still lovable.
Still floating.
Still here.
And that’s more than enough.

 To be honest, 

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