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Wellness Adventure Reflection

Jan 2, 2025

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This time last year, I made a life-changing decision to pause the life I knew and embark on a 4-month wellness adventure with my 10-year-old daughter. It wasn’t  a vacation; it was a deliberate and much-needed reset.

This involved arranging for my two senior parents to partake in the wellness program(s) to get their health back on track as it was a very stressful time in our lives where they both encountered hospital visits, not to mention other family health scares. It was clear that I had to take action, create a pause, enforce some reflection, and reinstate nurturing habits that would guide us back to stability.

Fast forward a year, and I’m thrilled to share that this pause did a world of good for all of us. My parents’ health improved, my daughter and I deepened our bond through navigating 4 countries together, and as a family, we rediscovered the joy and resilience that comes from prioritizing well-being.

Now, at this anniversary date, I find myself reflecting on the sustainability of it all: the ripple effects of what we learned, and the barriers that prevent so many of us from embracing transformative and radical self-care.

Looking Ahead

For 2025, I urge you to rally your friends and family to support each other in prioritizing your health. When we commit to collective wellness, we create space for:

  • Lasting Smiles: Health and joy go hand in hand, making those beautiful smiles linger longer.
  • Extended Peace: Moments of tranquility become more frequent and enduring.
  • Graceful Resilience: When stress inevitably arises, we can face it with confidence, knowing it will soon pass.

Let this be the year you pause, reflect, and nurture yourself and those you love. Together, we can create ripples of wellness that sustain us through life’s challenges.

Be sure to check out the reel I’ve shared on the blog to get a glimpse of our transformative journey—a visual reminder of what’s possible when we prioritize self-care.

Remember self-care is the best care. Why Wait, Start N.O.W