With the focus on wellbeing in 2021, how do we manage everything that is asked of us in the real world? Wellbeing is crucial — or so we’ve been told over and over again. Mindfulness, meditation, walking, breathing, posture, diet, sleeping, letting go — it all sounds idyllic.

But, how does wellbeing marry up with reality?

Reality is a bitch, isn’t it? When you’re not watching YouTube videos from serene spiritual gurus, reality expects us to pay the bills, take care of the kids, prosper in relationships, have a routine, and keep it together.

So, how do we blend the serenity of wellbeing and the pressure cooker of reality? Is wellbeing a toolbox? Do you take out the meditation tool to get you through your workday? Does wellbeing eventually lead to freedom?