23/05/2026
Today taught me something important.
Being kind is beautiful.
But being kind without boundaries can quietly drain you.
It was my day off. I was feeling dizzy from lack of sleep, but when a new client said she was in pain, I decided to help anyway. I prepared the treatment room, warmed the bed and towels, and got everything ready.
Four minutes before the appointment, she messaged to say she would arrive an hour later.
And honestly? Years ago, I would have stayed silent and simply accepted it.
But today I calmly explained:
โIf I had known earlier, I could have rested or used that time for other things.โ
That may seem small, but for caring people, it is growth.
Sometimes the win is not about being endlessly accommodating.
Sometimes the win is learning that your time, energy, and wellbeing matter too.
You can have a good heart and still have healthy boundaries.
In fact, true professionalism requires both.
Thank you for giving the space to vent .
Have a restful weekend everyone!
- Ying โค๏ธ