It was an accumulation of being busy and getting poor sleep, but last night I hit a wall. I could tell my body was heading to a crash because of the tell-tale sign for me… feeling constantly dehydrated. That’s my cue to slow things down. But I couldn’t, I didn’t slow down, and so my body gave me the metaphorical middle finger and said, enough.

Is it too cliche to say that we need to listen to our bodies? I’ve been better in some aspects. I’ve been taking more consistent rest days in my workout schedule. I’ve done a few lunchtime 4-5 minute walks through our ravine trail next to my school. I’ve been more thoughtful than usual about my diet.

I need to also listen to my body, take the cues, and then focus on my physical as well as mental wellbeing. And if need be, take a sick day. I’ve pushed through too many times and the results are always a longer recovery, all the while being less resourceful than usual. I’m a slow learner, but I’m learning to listen to my body.