Health Is the Foundation

Recently, I saw the news about an education blogger who died of sudden cardiac arrest, and my heart sank. I had just had my own physical exam a while back, and seeing the abnormalities on the report definitely threw me off. I was running back and forth to the hospital for follow-ups, mentally and physically drained. Thankfully, it turned out to be nothing serious — but it was a real wake-up call. It’s true what they say — you don’t realize how precious health is until you’re sitting in a hospital.

Think about it — we work so hard to earn money, only to hand it all over to the hospital in the end. What’s the point of that?

So today, I want to sincerely share a few small things with you. I hope we all take them to heart:

1. When you’re tired, don’t push through. When you’re exhausted, don’t force yourself to go running or do intense exercise. Rest is more important than pushing hard.
2. Bring some routine to your life. Go to bed half an hour earlier, eat cleaner, and stay up less.
3. Lose your temper less, sulk less. Getting angry only hurts yourself the most. Emotional stability is its own form of wellness.
4. Cut back on smoking and drinking where you can. When we’re young, they seem like relaxation, like socializing. But after middle age, your body really doesn’t need that extra “burden.” One less cigarette, one less drink — that’s an act of kindness to yourself.
5. Finally, get a thorough physical exam every year. This isn’t a chore — it’s an honest conversation with your body. Those early warning signs are your body quietly reminding you: please take good care of yourself.

We’re always worrying about the world, about work, about others — but don’t forget, the person who deserves your care the most is yourself.

Living healthily, being safe and sound — that’s the greatest sincerity you can show to life.

Alright, that’s all for today. Take care of yourselves, everyone.