This year, I hope you’ll allow me to introduce you to my new annual tradition: the practice of healthy revenge. You might be wondering what healthy revenge looks like — or why, in a time of warming temperatures and newfound opportunities, we need such a thing. So, let me explain.
My concept of healthy revenge is not born out of spite or a desire for retribution. Rather, it is the practice of taking action that directly benefits us, even when difficult or uncomfortable, because we deserve to proactively improve our lives.
This concept was first introduced to me by a former colleague who has since become a dear friend. She used the term to describe her commitment to prioritizing her health and happiness and to doing the things that bring her joy and fulfillment. She would tell me that she was .