I've never tasted alcohol, coffee, or any other legal or illegal drugs (something that’s very difficult in Spain, where I was raised). I even skipped most social gatherings for years to avoid secondhand smoke until it was finally banned in public spaces (though smoking is still rampant at outdoor events and private parties, so I still avoid those).

I give my body what it truly needs, no shortcuts allowed. Here's how I respond when my body "speaks" to me:

😪 If I'm sleepy? Siesta 😴

😫 If I'm physically tired? I rest: YouTube or a good book works for me

🤩 If I want fun? Sports (gymnastics for me, but find yours!)

🎭 If I need laughter? I seek out my funniest friends

😢 If I'm sad? I sit with the feeling, dig into its roots, and work to heal it

This takes time, not hours or days, but sometimes years. Yet once you learn to truly listen to your body, you'll know exactly what it needs, and the results are instant.

Yes, a "magic pill" (or drink, or smoke, or worst) would be faster. But quick fixes fade fast, and they always leave a bill to pay. Real healing sticks.

⚠️ I'm no doctor, but some truths don't need a degree: We'd never drug a child to silence their discomfort, yet as adults, we poison ourselves daily. The world is drowning in pain, chasing instant relief instead of real solutions 🤕

Keep listening. Your body is a temple 🛕 the only one you'll ever have. Treat it like something sacred from day one, and it will carry you farther than any shortcut ever could.

What works for you?