Entrepreneur & Mentor

In a world where chronic illness is increasingly common and people are living longer than ever before, the concept of healthspan—the number of years you live in good health—has become just as important as lifespan. While longevity is often the goal, a long life without quality, vitality, or functional independence is far less appealing.

As we get older, our bodies go through natural changes — muscle mass decreases, joints stiffen, balance can decline, and recovery takes a little longer than it used to. While this is all part of the ageing process, it doesn’t mean we’re powerless. In fact, the opposite is true. By prioritising stability, mobility, and flexibility, older adults can dramatically improve their quality of life, reduce their risk of injury, and maintain independence for longer.

We live in a world that treats age like a deadline. Childhood is for dreaming, your twenties are for adventure, your thirties are for building, your forties are for responsibility, and your fifties are for winding down. Then, somewhere around sixty, society starts whispering that the best parts are behind you, that you've “had your time,” and that settling quietly is the only appropriate next step.

We humans, are natural storytellers, but more importantly, we’re natural story seekers. We binge-watch reality shows about strangers’ lives, scroll endlessly through curated updates, and devour memoirs about people we’ve never met. And while there’s nothing wrong with being captivated by the stories of others, many of us spend far less time listening to, nurturing, or even acknowledging the unfolding story of our own lives.

We all know the feeling. That quiet moment at the end of the day when the world slows down just enough for our thoughts to catch up — and suddenly we realise how much time we spent worrying. Tiny worries, huge worries, imaginary worries, recycled worries. It’s as though our minds run a slideshow of “What ifs?” even when reality is presenting us with very different outcomes.

Self-compassion is a concept that has gained considerable attention in recent years, particularly as people seek healthier ways to manage stress, emotional overwhelm, and personal setbacks. But one question often goes unasked: Do you extend more compassion toward yourself or toward others?

Have you ever scrolled through social media and felt like everyone else has their life together except you? Someone just landed their dream job, another got engaged, someone else bought a house or started a business — and there you are, wondering if you somehow missed the memo on how to “get ahead.” It’s easy to feel behind when the world seems to be moving faster than your own life. But here’s the truth: you’re not late — you’re on a different timeline.