Nutrition by Dawn - Blog

We’ve been talking a lot about seasons of life lately, how we ebb and flow between recovery, rest, and hard work. And today, I’m excited to share that I’ve stepped into a season of work.

Not the "grind harder at your job" kind of work, but the kind of focused, intentional effort it takes to rebuild strength and endurance after a season of recovery. If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve recently come out of foot surgery and rehab and while that recovery season had its place, it’s time to move forward.

I'm back in the gym with two feet (literally). I’m doing physical therapy, Pilates, strength training, and lots of walking. Oh and I’ve returned to pickleball, which makes my heart so happy.

Is it exhausting? A little more than I expected.
Am I building back endurance? Slow and steady, yes.
Am I showing up anyway? You bet.

Here’s why: I’ve got a trip planned with my kiddo to Universal Studios and the brand-new Universal Epic Park. And let me tell you, those parks are no joke. We’re talking miles of walking, heat we’re not used to in Boston, and the kind of nonstop fun that requires energy.

So I’m training for this trip like it’s a race. Not because I want to check every ride off the list but because I want to be present. I want to experience it with joy and without fatigue. I want to have the stamina to enjoy this time with my son and make memories without feeling like I’m dragging my feet by lunchtime.

Here’s the lesson: if you’re entering a new season of life—whether it’s work, play, recovery, or rest, ask yourself why it matters.

We use what I call the Rule of Three Whys:

1. Why does this goal matter?
    

2. Why is that important?
    

3. What will it give me that I don’t already have?
    

By the time you answer those three questions, you’ve started to peel back the layers to something that really motivates you.

If you’re a wellness pro, this rule applies to your business too. Why are you doing what you do? Has that reason evolved as your practice has grown? Revisit your “why,” let go of what doesn’t serve it, and lean into what does.

So here I am, in a season of work. Building endurance. Gearing up for summer. Saying yes to joy. I hope you’ll join me in whatever season you’re stepping into.

As always, what I hope for you is that you live a life you love without giving up any of the things that bring you joy.