DEBOLINA ROY
Rather than measuring how much you can achieve, start by asking what exhausts or energizes you. Keeping your energyphysical, emotional, and mentalwill not only help you develop better habits, make clearer decisions, and set healthier boundaries, but it will also bring productivity in a natural way without any struggle.
Major changes are often unsuccessful because they require too much, too soon. Small things done regularly, be it exercise, journaling, or mindful eating, lead to lasting results. This way, wellness becomes a sustainable lifestyle, not just another short-term project.
If you keep waiting to "earn" rest, you actually keep your nervous system in survival mode. Mastering the art of restwithout feeling guilty and without distracting yourselfis, probably, the most overlooked form of self-care. This is the point where a real wellness mantra becomes practical, not performative.
Ignoring your emotions may result in other symptoms such as fatigue, stress, or burnout. The act of checking in on your feelings and accurately naming your feelings is simply a preventive action and not a sign of weakness. Knowing how to interpret your emotions (emotional literacy) is more beneficial to your overall long-term health than staying up to date on trends.
Establishing boundaries does not make you selfish; it is simply a way of maintaining your mental clarity and time. Establishing healthy boundaries will allow you to maintain your physical health and mental clarity because both of these areas are a direct reflection of your overall level of well-being.
If your wellness habits create anxiety, guilt, or rigidity, you are not maximizing your wellness potential. Good wellness practices should improve the quality and comfort of your life, not restrict you. Allow your wellness practices to change with you through your life; do not force yourself to follow the same routine or practices as someone else’s life.