Don't underestimate the effect of stress on your body

"I thought being successful meant being perfect at everything."

I was pushing myself to work and study - I didn't let up. I was stressed all the time. You don't need to put yourself under that much pressure.

It's ok to take a break now and then - it really helps you feel healthy.

Having a balance is what's important. Eating healthy meals and doing regular exercise (for me it was running). Don't underestimate the effect of stress on your body.  Find out what you can do to keep stress under control in a healthy way.