Mar 27, 2026 - The energy it takes to explain why you did not do something you should have is twice as "expensive" as the energy it takes to do something right. The stakes are even higher when it comes to your health. The energy it takes to eat well and exercise often is infinitely less than the energy it takes to deal with illness. Take a moment to steer yourself in the right direction if tense, stressful times have put you off your usual health regimen. It’s perfectly natural to turn to comfort foods and mood-altering behaviors in times of great uncertainty. It’s okay that you’ve perhaps leaned a little heavily on these creature comforts over the last many weeks, but given that this is a marathon and not a sprint, you now have the opportunity to adjust your course for the long haul. Drink at least one glass of water for every glass of wine or soda, try to get more sleep, move more, experiment with checking the news only once a day, or every other day.