From Healthy to High Achieving: Wellness Secrets for Professionals

There’s a saying I heard somewhere that is extremely relevant to this week’s theme. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the person who said it to credit them for it, but it’s a brilliant quote.

“If you listen to your body when it whispers, you won’t have to hear it scream.”

I don’t know about you, but that paints a vivid picture for me. Truthfully, several years ago, I had an up-close, personal experience with the imagery behind this quote. I wasn’t taking care of myself, working too hard, not getting enough sleep, and found myself caught up in all the usual trappings that come with “success” at work. Until I crashed. HARD. So hard that I ended up in a mental hospital and was off work for several months recovering. So, yeah, I can relate to the truth in that quote. I heard my body scream, loud and clear.

I got lucky, as I had a great support system in place that allowed me the flexibility I needed to recover. I know many people aren’t in such a fortunate position. Which is why I share my story, and why I want to help as many people as possible avoid having to go through a similar experience.

Your Health →Your Number One Priority

I typically shy away from telling people what to do or what things should be…