Well-Being: Are we taking care of ourselves?

As I approached the final countdown to the end of the school year, I found myself hobbling to the finish line in more ways than one. My body had started to give out, and I spent over a week in bed, unsure of what was happening. My doctor urged me to rest, and my allergist revealed that my diet was contributing to the exhaustion. It was clear that a major overhaul of my lifestyle was no longer optional, it was necessary.

When I returned to school for the final two weeks, the mishaps kept coming. I even sprained my ankle on our Summer Thrill field trip. Still, as I look back on it now, I do not feel guilty for focusing on my well-being. We are often told to push through, to show up no matter what, but I have to ask—at what cost? When does pushing forward start pulling us away from our health, our clarity, our joy?

Choosing to pause and listen to what my body was trying to tell me was one of the hardest decisions I made all year. I wanted to be there every moment for my learners. Yet as I hobbled onto the stage on the last day, I knew deep down that I had made the right decision—for myself, for my students, and for the future I want to walk into with intention.
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​So now I ask you gently and honestly: How are you honoring your well-being? Not just in moments of crisis, but as part of your rhythm and your practice. Because you matter too.