We Made a Wellness Plan Together: Here’s What Shifted in Both of Us

There’s something incredible about helping someone you love take care of themselves.

Recently, one of my closest friends shared that she wanted to feel healthier, more energized, more herself again, but didn’t know where to start. So, we made a wellness plan. Not a glow-up. Not a 5 a.m. hustle. Just a plan that fit into the person she is right now and what already brings her happiness

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Before we made any changes, I asked her the most important question: “What do you actually like doing?”

She told me she enjoys running, yoga, and slow mornings, so that’s where we started. Instead of attempting to force her into a fitness mold that didn’t fit, we built around what lit her up. We thought up a weekly flow that prioritized movement she loves, meals she can realistically prep, and simple rituals that made her feel more alive, not more overwhelmed.

As I helped her map out this plan, I noticed something unexpected:

I started reflecting on my own wellness habits, too.

The reminders I gave her, “fuel your body, not punish it,” “start with the stuff that feels doable,” “progress over perfection” - were ones I needed to hear again. Helping her realign reminded me to also pause and do the same.

This wasn’t about being a coach or a fixer. It was about sisterhood.

It was about believing that we don’t have to navigate our health alone, especially not as women, students, or future healthcare professionals. 

We deserve to care for ourselves, even while we care for others.

What I Learned:

• Wellness isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Not everything I do can work for someone else. It’s personal, constantly evolving, and should feel like you.

• Helping someone else can work to be a mirror for your self-reflection.

• It’s not about doing more, but rather about what matters, consistently, and kindly.

We aren’t aiming for perfection. We are aiming for what's possible. And that is more than enough to feel like we both were living well, together.