Life vs. Money – What’s More Important?

           

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, “What’s more important: life or money?”

It sounds like such a simple question, but when you really think about it, the answer isn’t always so clear. For me, this question has been on my mind a lot lately, and I feel like I’m stuck trying to figure it out.

I know I’ve been away for a while since my first blog post (sorry about that!), but life has been a whirlwind. Every time I sit down to write, something pulls me away. Between work and life in Dubai, it feels like there’s never enough time to just breathe, let alone focus on myself.

The truth is, I haven’t been taking care of myself. I’ve been so caught up in the busyness of life that I’ve forgotten what it’s like to slow down and rest. It’s almost like I’ve lost touch with the person I was two years ago, before I moved here. And lately, that realization has been hitting me harder than ever.

You see, I live with hypothyroidism, and it’s no small thing. People who don’t have it might brush it off as “just a thyroid issue,” but for those of us who do, we know it’s more than that. The constant fatigue, the aches, the mental fog—it’s a daily battle just to keep going.

Recently, I came across an Instagram post about hypothyroidism, and it stopped me in my tracks. The comments were filled with stories of people struggling with the same condition—some could only manage part-time jobs or even just a few hours of work a day. Yet, here I am, pushing through a 9-hour job every single day.

Honestly, I don’t even know how I do it sometimes. The pain and exhaustion are real, but I think it’s my willpower and my heart that keep me going. I’ve always believed in the power of resilience, but I’m starting to realize that even resilience has its limits.

And that brings me back to the big question: life or money?

Lately, I’ve been wondering if I’m making the right choice. Am I sacrificing my health and my well-being for financial stability? Or am I just too scared to take a step back and prioritize myself?

It’s not an easy decision, and I know I’m not alone in feeling this way. So many of us are stuck in this balancing act, trying to juggle work, health, and life all at once.

I don’t have the answers yet, but here’s what I do know: it’s okay to pause. It’s okay to admit that you’re tired. And it’s okay to choose yourself for a change.

If you’re reading this and feeling the same way, know this—you’re not alone. You’re stronger than you realize, and it’s never too late to start putting yourself first. Sometimes, choosing your health is the bravest and most important decision you can make.