The 3 Wellness Rules I Broke—And Got Healthier Because of It
There’s a lot of advice out there about how to be “well.”
Hydrate. Journal. Lift heavy. Wake up early.
Eat clean. Meditate. Stay grateful. Glow up.
And while I’ve tried most of it (some of it helpful, some not), the biggest shifts in my health didn’t come from following the rules.
They came from breaking them.
Not rebelliously—but intentionally.
Rule #1: “You Have to Wake Up Early to Be Productive”
I tried being a 5AM person. I tried the golden hour. The power hour. The hour-before-the-hour.
It made me miserable.
My brain doesn’t turn on until at least 9AM. My creativity hits in the evening. And forcing myself into someone else’s ideal schedule left me tired and disconnected.
Now? I protect sleep over hustle. I work with my natural rhythms.
And I get more done with less strain.
Rule #2: “Cut Out Coffee and You'll Feel Better”
Here’s the thing: I love coffee. And every time I tried to quit, I missed the ritual more than the caffeine.
Turns out, my body wasn’t asking me to cut coffee—it was asking me to eat more consistently, get better sleep, and manage stress.
Now? I have one cup, guilt-free, in the late morning.
And I focus on supporting my energy—not eliminating joy.
Rule #3: “You Need a 10-Step Routine to Have Great Skin”
I’ve done the whole lineup. Acids, actives, masks, oils, toners, tools.
It worked… until it didn’t.
My skin barrier gave out. My face got reactive. And I realized:
More isn’t always better.
Now? I stick to a core 4: gentle cleanser, serum, moisturizer, SPF.
And guess what? My skin is calmer, brighter, and way less stressed.
Breaking the “Rules” Gave Me Room to Breathe
None of this is about ignoring expert advice. It’s about learning to listen to your own body.
And having the freedom to say:
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“That might work for others—but it’s not for me.”
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“I’m allowed to change my mind.”
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“Health doesn’t have to look like the algorithm’s version of perfect.”
Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is break up with the rulebook.
Not to be rebellious.
But to make space for something more honest.
Because wellness isn’t about compliance.
It’s about connection—to your energy, your rhythms, your truth.
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