Building a Life That Works With Your Body -

Sometimes life comes at you hard, and when the dust settled you start building a life that works with your body. That is where I am this week, wanting to get back to my routine while respecting my new normal.

The last few weeks have been so hard, and if you have been following my weekly vlogs you will know how hard it’s been. My mom’s health has deteriorated, and she needs more help from me, which means I need to be there for her more.

Our home was turned upside down as we moved her bedroom downstairs and decorated both that room and our kitchen. But as the dust from all of that settles, we all want to find a routine that is good for us, and I want to get back to all the things that make me feel well.

Building a life that works with your body and not against it can be so difficult, and I know that all too well. It can be so tempting to push ourselves too hard in order to get to a day where we tick off all our jobs.

Turning from that way of thinking is hard as it is programmed into us from early ages by society. But if I need a nap, I take one without guilt, because rest is not a reward or something we need to earn.

My days looked very different a few weeks ago, and it is okay that things need to change, like today. I wanted to write this blog post this morning, but my body needed to nap, so I slept on the sofa and now I am writing a shorter blog post.

I’ve started giving myself more time to recover after busy days. If I need a nap, I take one without feeling guilty. Rest isn’t something I have to earn anymore—it’s part of how I care for myself.

I’m also learning that little habits can make a big difference. Rather than trying to clean the whole house in one exhausting burst, I’m aiming for just ten minutes of cleaning each day. It doesn’t sound like much, but over the course of a week it adds up, and it feels far more manageable.

I’m hoping to bring gentle evening exercise back into my routine too. Not because I want to punish my body or chase unrealistic fitness goals, but because movement helps me feel stronger, improves my mood, and reminds me that caring for my body isn’t only about resting—it’s also about moving in ways that feel good.

But the main difference has been letting go of the idea that every day has to be regimented or exactly the same. Building a life that works with your body means listening to it and being flexible enough to change your expectations.

So, if you ever feel like you cannot manage the routine you have set up for yourself, or maybe life has changed. It is okay to change things, reduce expectations, and plan in more rest, all of these things will help you to feel in control while allowing you to be kinder to your body.

It’s about creating a life that supports you instead of constantly asking more from you, when you are trying to cope with chronic illnesses too.

Thank you xx

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