When success makes you sick, it's time to rewrite your story
At the peak of my career—running a thriving real estate business while practicing law—I had achieved everything I thought I wanted. I was the person who refused to choose, who proved them all wrong when they said I couldn't do both. Yet beneath the surface, my body was screaming what my mind wouldn't acknowledge.
That's the misery that comes from getting "there"—to the marriage, job, status you’ve always wanted—only to find out there is no "there" there. And then to stick with it, head down, grinding away until someone says stop. Like a sick game of musical chairs. Except the music never stops.
The signs were everywhere: chronic fatigue, persistent anxiety, debilitating brain fog, and a host of physical symptoms that no amount of prescribed medications could mask. I recognized this same exhaustion in my clients' eyes—successful professionals who had reached their "dream" only to find emptiness waiting.
The turning point came when I realized I wasn't just helping people find homes; I was witnessing their silent struggles. Behind every transaction—whether from divorce, career moves, or life transitions—I saw a reflection of my own battle with purpose and wellness.
Instead of pushing through, I chose differently. I embraced the Mediterranean lifestyle of my heritage, transformed my city terrace into an organic garden, and immersed myself in holistic healing. I returned to school for nutrition, became certified in mindfulness-based stress reduction, and discovered that true success lies in alignment with your authentic self.
My mission evolved naturally: from helping people find where they live to transforming how they live. Because here's what I learned: The unlived life will make you sick, but the well-lived life can heal you.
Changing your mind isn't a sign of weakness—it's a sign of intelligence. If you don't make time for your wellness, you'll be making time for your illness.
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Let's connect.
Be well,
Danielle