23/07/2026
What 24 hours in ED taught me on the eve of International Selfcare Day.
Firstly, I got the all clear. Just a suspected cardiac event. I am now very happy to be home and well.
What started as a GP appointment, turned into 2 ambulances, 2 hospitals, 12 "eye opening" hours sitting in the ED waiting room overnight.
Medical staff are brilliant. The nurses are working in a broken system. I watched them get abused over and over again. Some people sat in that room for 18 hours waiting for a bed. They never faulted. They were respectful, caring, unwavering. Thank you to every nurse and doctor looking after us in our time of need. We appreciate you. 🙏
Anyone who knows me or has heard me speak, knows that I am a huge selfcare advocate. I practice what I preach. I eat well, exercise, don't smoke, rarely drink, speak up, check in, tap out. I see my GP regularly, get all my screenings done, I prioritise my selfcare and wellbeing.
I've noticed lately that is gets a bit harder with age. My body is ageing, my risk factors go up, my responsibilities get bigger and harder. My health and fitness used to be so easy. It came naturally. Now it takes effort. It requires a very strong and clear intention to look after myself.
Today on International Selfcare Day, join me in taking a pause. Let's reflect on our health, our routines and our selfcare. What can we tweak? What can we let go of? What can we make time for?
The Global Self-care Federation recognises self-care as the forefront of prevention. Prevent diseases. Detect early. Improve quality of life. Avoid unnecessary interventions.
I am taking a long weekend to catch up on sleep. See you next week.