2011 had been a disaster as far as my health was concerned. I had experienced a prolonged and painful bleeding from anal fissures in the first half of the year, followed by a car accident in the second half of the year.
As you would have guessed, I spent a lot of time shuttling between doctors (general practitioners, TCM), specialists (colorectal surgeons, orthopaedics, chiropractors) and therapists (tuina, sports massage, physiotherapists, acupuncturist). Needless to say, I spent a tremendous amount of money and time to get myself 'cured'.
Blaming on poor health and being 'old' is a very convenient excuse, but I think stress is a major culprit. A lack of exercise, coupled with a bad diet, will definitely contribute to a state of poor health.
It is now 2012. I have stopped bleeding after I made a conscious effort to cut down the daily stresses of business and work. I'm consolidating my businesses and decided that the ambition of building my business empire should not be done at the expense of my health.
An optimist by nature, I am positive that 2012 will turn out good for me. While I do not expect it to be stress-free, I am ready to deal with life challenges when I FEEL healthy and well. Be happy!
Alicia - Head of Academic Board
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