Reclaiming sovereignty over my life was one of the core reasons (there are many) to leave the conventional medical system and setup a decentralized health optimisation practice. Sure, sometimes I still work 10-12hr days, but yesterday for example the sun was shining and I spent the morning getting raw milk and eggs at the farm, called an old friend while walking around in the garden, did client work in the early afternoon, then went for a cycle to a nearby calisthenics park + swim in the sea. I struggled to live a life where others constantly told me what to do and when to do it, dictated what I could and could not say. I can still work hard and find purpose in my work, but I can also choose to prioritize sunlight and sea swims when the weather commands it.