Lately I’ve been noticing something that I think is worth addressing…

There’s a trend on social media and among women that we always need to be doing MORE to improve our health.

We’re optimizing everything. Tracking every step, buying all the gadgets, following all the plans, buying all the supplements and it has become nearly a full time job just to keep up with all the things we are “supposed” to be doing. 

I see so many women trying so hard to be healthy, but failing to recognize that wellness itself has become stressful.

And I get it, because I feel this pressure too. 

At any given moment, we’re being told to eat more protein, track our steps, strength train, improve sleep, reduce stress, drink more water, heal our gut, balance hormones, cold plunge, meal prep, walk after meals, take supplements, optimize blood sugar…

And somehow still maintain a stress-free, positive mindset while doing all of it. 😅

As a result we’re all walking around with a consistent low-grade feeling of: we should be doing more.

More for our health…

More for our body… 

More for our future…

More for our family…

More to “finally get it together.”

But here’s what I keep thinking about:

In some cases, the constant pursuit and pressure of doing MORE can actually have an opposite effect on our health. 

I’m noticing that for some, wellness habits have become less supportive and more stressful.

The neverending list of what we are told to do adds up to an impossible list of things to manage, another avenue for comparison, and another thing to stress about.

When we get caught up in this approach, we have to question if it’s really leading us toward more wholeness and health or if it’s adding to the chronic stress we’re already carrying. 

As women, we’re already carrying so much. 

The mental load of work, motherhood, aging parents, schedules, decision fatigue, emotional labor…we’re constantly trying to care for everyone else while not completely losing ourselves in the process.

We are already stressed, and while healthy habits are essential and should be prioritized, we have to make sure the pendulum doesn’t swing too far. 

I’m someone who loves a good list, an action plan, and a fresh idea. I’m a naturally driven person.

This past January, I sat down to write out my 2026 goals and couldn’t finish: just looking at the list was making me feel more stressed. 

The irony? One of my actual goals was to simplify and reduce stress.

I closed the notebook and went for a walk.

As I reflected, I realized that the healthiest thing I could do in that season wasn’t to add more. It was to do less – but with more intention.

That shift changed a lot for me and I have to continually remind myself of this as I open Instagram and get bombarded with new hacks, tools and strategies that I “should” be implementing.

I’m not here to say that you need to stop pursuing your healthy habits altogether. That would be terrible advice.

But I am here to remind us all to keep it in balance. 

If your approach to health is stressing you out, that stress might be working against you. 

Chronic stress can undermine all of the efforts we’re making. 

So pause and ask yourself:

Is my approach to wellness helping me feel better….or just making me feel more stressed?

That question has become a filter for me.

It’s helped me avoid chasing trends and continue focusing on the simple habits with the biggest impact. 

Things like:

Moving my body consistently. 

Drinking enough water. 

Cooking fresh foods at home as much as possible.

Getting to bed earlier. 

Unplugging from screens.

I’m also leaning into enjoyable areas of life that we know have an impact on our health. 

Things like unplugging. 

Staying up late laughing with friends even if that means getting a little bit less sleep.

Playing in the pool and being goofy with my kids even if that means I don’t hit my step goal for the day. 

It’s important to remember: 

A simple routine you can actually stick with – that allows for joy, play and connection – will always outperform a “perfect” routine that keeps you in a chronic state of stress. 

This is the philosophy behind our approach at Lindywell.

We don’t layer on unnecessary pressure dressed up as self-improvement. 

We’re not focused on optimizing every last detail of our wellness routines. We have enough on our plates.

We believe that play and connection matter just as much as the workout routine we follow. 

We focus on consistency over intensity and providing workouts that feel like a treat not a chore. 

We choose grace over guilt because we know that leads to a more sustainable approach to wellness.

And we embrace realistic wellness routines that fit your actual life so that you can do the things you love for as long as possible. 

If you’re looking for a realistic workout routine that will not add stress to your already full life, I highly recommend starting a free trial in the Lindywell app.

Workouts can all be done from home. No equipment needed. It’s the perfect, no-stress way to build strength and improve mobility.

Give it a try and let me know how it goes. 💛