Hi, I’m Charlie, Marketing and Content Specialist at BePure. This year has been one of growth, challenge, and reflection, and I wanted to share some lessons it taught me about health, time, and slowing down.
One lesson I was forced to learn this year—again, and again, and again:
Your health really is everything. And time? Time is a gift we can’t afford to waste.
If you’ve ever been in a season of life where you felt stretched, exhausted, or even a little broken, you’ll know exactly what I mean. For me, this year was just that: one of the biggest years of growth, but also one of the hardest.
There was grief. There was recovery after knee surgery. There was pushing forward when it felt impossible. And there was the kind of tiredness that sleep couldn’t quite fix.
The truth is, I spent a lot of this year rushing.
- Rushing to bounce back after surgery.
- Rushing to hold it together when life felt heavy.
- Rushing to check off milestones, meet goals, keep up.
Because that’s what we do, right? We keep going. We push through. We tell ourselves: I’ll rest when I’m done.
Except this year taught me that "done" never really comes. And if we’re not careful, we can miss the moments that matter most while we’re too busy trying to do it all.
I learned this the hard way:
When your body tells you to stop—listen.
When life feels too full—slow down.
Because your health isn’t something you can push to the bottom of the list. It’s not optional. It’s the foundation of everything.
The things that got me through this year
✨ InnerCalm for my mind, Magnesium Restore for my sleep, and BePure One to keep me steady—small, powerful habits that made all the difference.
✨ Walks, no matter how short. Fresh air, slow steps, and a little bit of sunlight to reset.
✨ Moments of joy, on purpose. A favorite song, a funny video, or a call with a loved one—choosing joy even in the hard moments.
✨ Saying “no.” To the extra plans, the pressure, and anything that drained me.
✨ Therapy and support. Learning that I don’t have to carry everything alone.
So here’s what I’m taking with me into next year:
✨ I don’t need to do it all right now.
The dreams, the goals, the plans—they don’t all have to happen this second. There is time.
✨ Small steps matter more than pushing harder.
Nourishing my body. Moving gently. Taking my supplements. Prioritising rest. These little things add up.
✨ My health is worth showing up for.
And not just when it’s convenient—every day. Because it’s not just about surviving the hard seasons. It’s about feeling good enough to actually enjoy the life I’m building.
If you’re reading this and feeling stretched too—take this as your reminder:
You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t need to push through exhaustion just because you think you “should.” You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to take care of yourself.
A Note from Charlie
As I reflect on this year, I’m reminded of how much we all carry—often more than we realise. If there’s one thing I hope you take from my story, it’s this: your health and time are sacred. Protect them. Nurture them. You deserve to feel good in this one beautiful lifetime of yours.
Here’s to ending this year with a little more softness, a little more rest, and a whole lot of care.
- Charlie