Redefining Wellness: Finding What Truly Works For You

The Myth of Unwellness: Why Forcing Health Won’t Make You Well

Hey Tribe,

Let's talk about something real. Have you ever followed all the “right” health advice—eating a strict diet, powering through tough workouts, and checked off all the "right" things—but still felt exhausted, uninspired, and honestly, just off? You're doing all the "right" things and you're still not happy with the reflection in the mirror? That’s not wellness. That’s unwellness.

Unwellness is doing what you think you should do instead of what actually makes you feel good. It’s pushing through workouts you dread, following diets that leave you drained, and holding yourself to impossible standards—all in the name of “health.” But real wellness isn’t about suffering. It’s about creating harmony within yourself.

Here’s the thing—wellness isn’t one size fits all. What works for one person may not work for you, and that’s okay. Maybe lifting weights makes you feel strong and alive. Maybe you find your power in yoga or your joy in dance. Maybe a long walk and deep breathing is what your body truly craves. The key is learning to listen—to move, eat, and breathe in ways that feel right for you.

Wellness isn’t about just looking good today; it’s about longevity. It’s about building habits that sustain you for life. If your routine is making you miserable or burning you out, something isn’t right. If your workouts feel like punishment or your diet feels like deprivation, it’s time to reassess. You should move your body, challenge yourself, and fuel yourself well—but in ways that support your long-term health, not drain it.

So, tribe, I invite you to step back and ask yourself: What actually makes me feel good? What makes me feel strong, capable, and balanced? Let’s stop forcing things that don’t serve us and start embracing the wellness practices that truly support us—for today, for tomorrow, and for a lifetime.

At The Wellness Refinery, we’re here to help you do just that. Let’s redefine wellness together.

~Angie