22/03/2026
Photo taken an the end of a very challenging week. Experiencing both health and personal issues and my usual mojo is nowhere to be found.
I don’t feel good all the time. And I would bet money if we were all honest, most of us know that feeling good 24/7 isn’t reality.
I had a client ask me a fantastic question, “when will I feel like doing this? “ in regards to some of the Ayurvedic recommendations I had made. And the truth is, if we wait till everything is going our way and we feel amazing, before we practice self care, then we will never get started.
The powerful habits we create and stick to are the ones we practice when we don’t feel like it. The habits we practice when we’re stressed, overwhelmed, or maybe just downright low are the habits that stick for a lifetime.
Nine times out of ten my feedback from clients is when they started making changes when they felt fabulous, they never stuck to them. Why? Because they let their mood dictate their efforts. The days and maybe even weeks they didn’t feel great, were stressed out and busy, they dropped all of their new habits. .
And then told themselves, there’s no point now.
What I have learned from personally practicing Ayurveda is that I don’t always feel like doing my Ayurvedic routine, I don’t always want to. And in those moments when I choose to do it anyways, when it’s hard and I have no motivation, is the most powerful time to practice.
Choosing me when I don’t even feel like me creates a solid unwavering resilience. I tap into a strength that is not affected by strife, stress, or roller coaster change. A strength that can withstand my changing hormones, life struggles, and relationship dynamics.
And it changes my brain chemistry.
“emotional discomfort of exertion is normal and necessary for growth. Overcoming obstacles builds mental and emotional stamina, a quality often referred to as resilience, which is a better predictor of success than IQ or talent alone, according to research by psychologist Angela Duckworth.”
Learning to care for oneself consistently is a life long practice and Ayurveda provides the perfect foundation.