I have a greater impetus to take care of myself now.

For a long time, I've felt that it's okay to work harder, be exhausted. Because everything can be sacrificed for a goal. 

But I'm starting to feel, no. I want to exercise a bit more, sleep a bit more...I want to do things that keep me healthy and happy. Not just a clenched-jaw onwards push, followed by mindless consumption of shows at 2am for me to 'shut off my brain'. 

I want to live a little more. Live more fiercely, with more awareness. 

Even if for nothing else: thank you.