Life can feel like a constant balancing act, especially when you’re trying to juggle life’s daily demands all while navigating the complexities of hormones and mental health. For many, it often feels like a rollercoaster or an uphill battle where the pieces of the puzzle just don’t fit together. But as I’ve learned over time, embracing wholeness means accepting that life’s messiness is a part of our healing journey.
Healing begins with simply acknowledging that we are human, that we are doing our best, we do not have all the answers, and that’s okay.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how interconnected these aspects of life are—hormones, mental health, and healing. Balancing is not about making everything “perfect” or “right” but about learning to work with these forces and finding a rhythm that feels nurturing rather than overwhelming. Our hormones influence our mood, energy levels, and even how we think and process emotions. When they’re out of balance, it’s easy to feel disconnected or off. Sometimes leading to mood swings, irritability, anxiety, or fatigue.
Mental health, for me, has been a huge part of my own healing journey. It’s easy to brush off stress or emotional pain as something you can just “push through,” but over time, I learned that ignoring mental health challenges can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and emotional numbness. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it’s something I’ve been actively working on.
As I’m aging, I’ve realized that taking care of my hormonal health is an essential part of my mental well-being. I’ve started to view my hormones not as something to control, but as signals that help me better understand what my body needs. If I’m feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I check in with myself. Have I been eating well? Am I sleeping enough? Have I been managing stress properly?
Small Lifestyle Changes:
Prioritize Rest and Sleep
Without enough rest and sleep, my hormones can spiral, and my mental health can suffer. I’ve made it a point to create a bedtime routine that nurtures my body’s need for relaxation to prepare for restful sleep.
Focus on Nutrition
What I put into my body has a huge effect on how I feel, both mentally and physically. I’ve been mindful of eating foods that support my hormonal health which has made a significant difference in stabilizing my mood and energy levels.
Move with Intention
Exercise has been a cornerstone of my self-care routine, but not all exercise is created equal for hormone balance. I’ve found that mixing up my workouts between yoga, walking, and strength training helps keep my hormones in check while preventing the stress overload from too much high-intensity exercise. Listening to my body’s needs and adjusting my routine accordingly.
Manage Stress
In the past, I would internalize stress, which only made things worse. Now, I use practices like deep breathing, and mindfulness to release pent-up emotions. Meditation has also been important in helping me stay centered even when life feels chaotic.
The truth is, there are good days, and there are challenging ones. Some days I feel like I’m in full control of my hormones and mental health, and other days, I feel off-balance.
Every step, whether forward or backward, is part of my personal growth. Balancing life, hormones, mental health is about honoring the complexity of being human. It’s about showing up for myself, even on the hard days, and understanding that every part of me—the physical, mental, and emotional—is connected and that I am doing the best I can, and that’s enough.
Healing is a lifelong journey. And on this journey, I’ve discovered the power of patience, self-compassion, and understanding. If you’re on a similar path, remember that you’re not alone, and every step you take toward healing is a step toward becoming your most whole and authentic self.
xo,
Tavey