20/11/2025
Today I had one of those uncomfortablebut necessary realisations…
For all the high achievers out there the ones who carry on, push through, and feel guilty for even thinking about slowing down this is for you.
And honestly… it’s for me too.
I coach others for a living. I’ve spent hundreds of hours helping people manage stress, find balance, and rebuild themselves. Yet here I am, realising that even I forget I’m allowed to rest.
And let me tell you, it’s frustrating.
Because when you’re a high achiever, you’re used to sheer willpower getting you through anything.
But sometimes your body steps in and says, “Enough. I’m in charge now.”
That’s a hard pill to swallow.
We can be our own worst critics, expecting ourselves to be superhuman, while giving everyone else permission to slow down. But there comes a moment when your health taps you on the shoulder and insists on becoming the priority.
Rest isn’t a weakness.
It’s wisdom.
It’s part of longevity, not a break from it.
So here’s to all of us learning reluctantly, stubbornly to breathe, pause, and take care of ourselves without guilt.
Because even the strongest engines need to cool down sometimes.
PS: I love hugging the trees ❤️ #.
