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Wellness is everywhere these days — on our phones, in our social media feeds, on our wrists. But with so much information and so many trends, it can be hard to tell what is truly helpful and what only adds to our stress. I’ve realized that “healthy” does not always mean helpful. Some wellness habits I followed actually raised my stress rather than reducing it. After listening more closely to my body and mind, I decided to let go of several habits that were not helping, gaining more calm, confidence and a healthier relationship with wellness. ___1___

For a long time, I chased “perfect” routines — perfect meals, perfect workouts, even perfect consistency. ___2___ “If you set yourself a perfect target to reach, then you likely set yourself up to fail, and failure can become part of how you see yourself,” says one health expert. It can turn into a cycle that drains your energy and joy, affecting not just your health but also your relationships and overall quality of life.  

What I’ve learned: ___3___ I still set goals, but now I let them bend, not break.

At one point, I wouldn’t work out unless my digital watch was charged and ready. I tied so much of my progress to those rings and numbers — sometimes even starting a “fake” workout just to get credit on screen. But over time, I noticed something: ___4___ “Devices like digital watches and step counters can be useful tools, until they become a mental burden,” according to a neuroscientist. “Even during the day, frequent, unnecessary checking can tire out the part of the brain that helps you focus, plan, and control emotions.” ___5___  

What I’ve learned: These days, I move in ways that feel good, whether or not my device is turned on, because my body is paying attention even when my device isn’t.

A. The most sustainable wellness is flexible, kind, and rooted in real life.    

B. After all, perfectionism is the driving force behind most successful people.

C. In other words, the data can be helpful, but it should never take the place of listening to your own body.

D. I’ve found that wearing a step counter makes me more aware of my daily activity.    

E. Here are the two habits I’ve gently released, and what I’m doing instead.

F. Tracking everything was actually making me more anxious rather than more aware of my health.