When Hustle Is No Longer the Goal

Almost three years ago, I completed treatment for breast cancer.

That chapter changed everything, not just how I take care of myself, but how I lead, work, and live.

Before my diagnosis, I wore hustle like a badge of honour.
I took on more than I needed to. I said yes when I should have said no.
I moved fast, worked hard, and rarely paused.
And on some level, I took pride in that, in being the one who could handle it all. But when cancer entered the picture, everything stopped.
Not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, energetically.

And for the first time in my adult life, my health became my only priority.

The Work I Did While Healing

While my treatment plan made life very busy, the hustle came to a grinding halt.
I didn’t plan. I didn’t know the future like I once thought I did.
I finally felt like I had nothing to prove.

So what I did do was take stock of my life with a level of honesty I’d never accessed before.

I got clear about:

• Who and what drained me
• Who and what filled me up
• Where I felt aligned and where I didn’t
• What I was doing out of purpose vs. what I was doing to please
• What I actually wanted from this one short life

It was uncomfortable at times. Quiet. Confronting.
But it was the most important inner work I’ve ever done.

Coming Back Different

I didn’t bounce back.
I rebuilt differently.

I now build my life and business around energy and alignment, not ego and urgency.
I protect my peace. I take rest seriously.
I say no faster, yes slower, and I lead with intention.

And here’s the truth, life got so good.

Not perfect. But purposeful.
And that made all the difference.

Final Reflection

You don’t need a diagnosis to take your health seriously.
You don’t need to hit a wall to stop chasing the wrong things.

If you feel like you’ve been running on empty, you’re allowed to stop.
You’re allowed to choose differently.

Taking care of your health and your boundaries isn’t selfish.
It’s what allows you to lead and live fully. Start now.
You deserve to feel good.