The annual ME day - do you for you

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In this celebratory episode, our host shares the importance of his annual "Me-Day" - his birthday - which he has turned into a non-negotiable pause for intentional self-care.
We explore why carving out a day for a massage, a haircut, and simple family moments (like watching the eldest play cricket) is not a luxury, but a necessity for longevity.
This is a powerful reminder that neglecting to recharge the individual who runs the machine is a failure in long-term planning. You'll learn why this one deliberate day of self-recalibration is the ultimate strategy for maintaining the energy needed for the long haul.
Stop running on empty. Permit yourself to step off the treadmill.
6 Nov 2025 2AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Society & Culture

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