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Sleep: The First Domino in Your Health & Wellness
Sleep is more than just another healthy habit—it can influence nearly every area of your life. From nutrition and movement to stress management, emotional health, recovery, and your ability to show up for the people you love, quality sleep helps create the foundation for lasting wellness. Explore why sleep is one of the first things we address in RESET and how protecting this “first domino” can help keep the rest of your wellness standing.
I Was Still Functioning. I Didn't Realize How Sick Stress Was Making Me.
There was a period of my life when, from the outside, I probably looked fine. I was working, running a business, taking care of responsibilities, showing up for people, and getting things done. If you had asked me how I was doing, I probably would have given you the same answer I hear from so many people today:
"Busy & stressed, but I'm good."
Except I wasn't good.
I was tired and increasingly exhausted. I wasn't sleeping well. My body was tight all the time, my gut wasn't right, and my breathing had become shallow. There were days when I felt like I was running on fumes, but I kept going because that's what I knew how to do.
My Body Was Screaming. Did I Listen?
This spring and summer, I challenged myself to reintegrate powerlifting-style movements into my training.
And…
It did NOT go as planned.
As a former powerlifter, I appreciate this style of training. There’s something incredibly satisfying about getting under a heavy barbell, moving weight, and watching yourself get stronger.
But my body wasn’t quite as enthusiastic.