You can have a thousand problems in life until you have a health problem and then you only have one problem.
As a famous scholar said: Good health is like a crown that the healthy wear but only the sick can see.
On the journey to success, we often focus on academic achievements, career milestones, or the pursuit of excellence. I was once that student-dedicated, diligent and always striving for improvement. I worked tirelessly to be my best, rising to my perfectionist standards in my school and religious institution. Each win brought me closer to my goals fueling my confidence and ambition.
However, this success came at a cost. The constant pressure to perform, to keep improving, to never slow down, took a toll on me. What I didn’t realize at the time was that my health, the very foundation of my being, was silently crumbling beneath the surface.
The turning point came when I faced a sudden and severe health issue, relating to my vision. The impact was immediate and profound. My performance – once unwavering – deteriorated, and my confidence was replaced with frustration and despair. I found myself struggling to complete the simple tasks. What was once natural became an uphill battle. It felt as though everything I had worked for was slipping through my fingers. The victories I had so proudly claimed seemed irrelevant now, as I grappled with my own body’s limitation.
This chapter of my life taught me a valuable lesson- one I had never truly understood until I lost my health. No achievement, no accolade, no amount of success can replace the importance of being healthy. Our physical and mental well-being are the true pillars of everything we do. without them even the brightest dreams and closest achievements can become distant.
World health day serves as a reminder that health is not something to take for granted. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of daily life, to focus solely on goals and outcomes, but we must remember that without health, nothing truly matters. Our health should be prioritized, not just in times of crisis, but every day. Whether its ensuring we get enough rest, managing stress, eating nutritious meals, or seeking medical help when needed-these simple steps lay the foundation for long term success.
Take a moment to reflect on your health. Are you taking care of yourself?
I want to remind you that it’s okay to take a break. It’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to not always score above 95 but it’s never okay to overlook your health in the rush towards your goals, because in the end, the greatest asset we have is our health, and it’s the one thing that can’t be taken for granted.