26/01/2026
Developing an autoimmune disease in my 30s forced me to question a narrative I once bought into — that pushing harder is always admirable, that exhaustion is a badge of honour, and that rest is something you earn after you break.
That mindset cost me more than it gave me.
My discipline now looks different.
It’s built around wellness, not depletion.
Around boundaries, not over-access.
Around saying no early, instead of crashing later.
Mental and physical fitness aren’t about overriding your body.
They’re about learning when effort builds capacity — and when it causes harm.
Choosing rest, recovery, boundaries and limits isn’t weakness.
It’s self-respect.
And it’s non-negotiable for me now.