Exercise, healthy eating and a regular sleep schedule is a time-tested wellness formula. But knowing what you need to do is of little help if you hate doing it. The trick lies in finding personally palatable ways to achieve these goals.

I’ve been an exercise junkie since I was a teenager, so that aspect of the formula comes easy to me. Other aspects are less fun, like occasional fasting, -80°C cryochambers or deep tissue massages that leave you feeling like a bunch of skinheads worked you over with their Doc Martens.

I force myself to do these things because they work (for me) and the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term discomfort. Nothing worth anything comes easy, but I want to remain as capable as I can for as long as I can, so I’m willing to pay a small cost now to reap a greater reward down the road.

If you’re not a self-starter, form or join an exercise group so peer pressure works on your motivation. If you can’t resist crap food, minimize how much you bring home so there aren’t endless temptations constantly on hand. Ditch the infinite scroll by using app options to limit social media access as you get closer to bedtime.

I’m sure some people resist wellness pursuits because they think it means completely giving up everything that doesn’t fit within that definition (you know, stuff they enjoy). But balancing wellness can come down to picking your battles.

These days, if you see me with a drink in my hand, it’s a safe bet that I’ve cleared my decks for the following day. I’ll still respond to any unexpected time-sensitive tasks but basically I’ve scheduled a recovery day in which my to-do list is minimal. So long as I keep these disruptions down to a dull roar, this system works for me.

What works for you?

Jul 16, 2026
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