Sleep is one of the most important tools in your healthy you toolbox.
For years, I thought running on three or four hours of sleep was a badge of honor. “Look at me, conquering the world on minimal sleep!” Let me tell you, there’s nothing heroic about walking around like a zombie. It wasn’t until I got sick that I realized sleep isn’t something to skimp on—it’s essential for our health and well-being.
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If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” while holding back tears, this is for you.
We all know the drill. Someone asks how we’re doing, and without a second thought, we slap on a smile and say, “I’m fine.” Doesn’t matter if we just stubbed our toe, spilled coffee on ourselves, or are actively suppressing an emotional breakdown—“I’m fine” is the default response.
A friend of mine pointed this out to me one day. He told me, “You always say you’re fine, even when you’re obviously not. That’s just you.” And honestly? He was right. Even when I was exhausted, overwhelmed, or barely keeping it together, I still said I was fine. Because that’s what we do, right? Especially women. We keep moving. We take care of everyone else. We don’t want to be a burden.
Then my friend jokingly said, “You should make a shirt so that when you’re not fine, you can just wear it, and I’ll know.” And thus, my “I’m Fine” shirt was born.
It’s funny. It’s sarcastic. But it’s also way too real.
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Let me start with a confession: I avoided going to the doctor because I gained weight. I knew something was wrong—I felt exhausted, weak, and just off—but instead of scheduling an appointment, I told myself, “Lose twenty pounds first, then go. You’ll feel better.” Spoiler alert: I didn’t feel better.
I felt worse. And worse. Until I ended up severely anemic and hospitalized for seven days. That’s when they diagnosed me with sarcoidosis. Looking back, I can’t help but think: If I had just gone to the doctor when I first started feeling bad, maybe things wouldn’t have gotten so serious.
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My 30 Point Life 