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Dear Insiders,
I am late for this week's newsletter.
Not because I forgot.
Not because I ran out of ideas.
But because my chronic pain flared up again.
As if that wasn't frustrating enough, my husband and I ended up having one of those conversations that neither of us particularly enjoyed.
He said something that stuck with me: "You're spreading yourself too thin."
My first reaction was to defend myself.
After all, everything on my plate feels important:
Growing The Wellness Insider.
Looking for my next marketing role.
Supporting Proving Grounds (the hub’s business).
Being present for my family.
None of these feel optional.
But the more I sat with his words, the more I wondered whether I've been asking myself the wrong question.
Instead of asking, "How do I fit everything in?"
Perhaps I should be asking, "What deserves my focus in this season?"
Sustainable ambition has never been about giving up on our goals.
It's about recognising that our time, energy and health are finite.
Sometimes, our bodies remind us of that before our minds are willing to listen.
Maybe focus isn't about becoming more productive.
Maybe it's about having the courage to choose what matters most—and letting that be enough for now.
I'd love to hear from you.
Have you ever had a moment when your body forced you to slow down or rethink your priorities?
Vote in today's poll, or simply hit Reply and share your story. I read every response, and I'd genuinely love to know I'm not the only one learning this lesson the hard way.
Until next week!
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It’s a wrap
Curves, Clarity, Confidence
“You can do anything, but not everything.”
Until next time,
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