> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.shaneevans.me/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Wellness, Interrupted - URL: https://blog.shaneevans.me/wellness-interrupted/ - Published: 2025-03-29T20:54:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-14T19:08:05.000Z - Author: Shane Evans - Tags: The Rise Is Real, Founder Diaries, Life and Lessons, Wellness Culture *By Shane Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Heights Wellness Retreat* Let’s get one thing out of the way: I run a wellness company, but I don’t always feel *well*. There. I said it. Most people assume that because I’m leading the evolution of Massage Heights into Heights Wellness Retreat—bringing more access to therapies like infrared sauna, cryotherapy and massage—that I’ve got some ethereal morning routine on lock. That I’m glowing with balance and journaling by candlelight before the sun comes up. The truth? I’m in a season. A full, beautiful, chaotic, purpose-driven season. Some days I crush it. Others, I’m running on caffeine, Wi-Fi, and sheer willpower. But every day, I’m working to align who I am with the brand I’m building. Here’s a real peek inside my world right now. **6:30 AM – Snooze, Regret, Repeat** I *want* to be the 5:00 AM girl with the meditation playlist and lemon water. But lately? I’m the “five-more-minutes” girl. And that’s okay. I’m recalibrating. What I’ve learned is this: beating myself up doesn’t create change—grace does. **8:00 AM – CEO Mode Without the Green Juice** By the time I’m on my first call, I’m *on, most of the time*. Whether I’ve had breakfast or just vibes, I’m fully in it. We’re talking rebrand milestones, franchise development, marketing timelines, or innovation layouts for the new retreats. I’m often leading with my gut—but I’m getting better at backing it with numbers. **10:30 AM – Magic in the Mess** I’m a creative feeler. So, I thrive in the brainstorms—naming membership tiers, mapping guest journeys, designing ritual-based products. Even if I didn’t do breathwork this morning, this kind of creative flow *is* a form of wellness for me. It’s where I remember who I am. **12:30 PM – Nourishment? Working On It.** Lunch is… inconsistent. Some days it’s a nourishing bowl. Other days it’s trail mix and emails. But I’m trying. I realize I can’t build a wellness empire on a shaky foundation. So I’m slowly reintroducing small rituals—like pausing to actually eat instead of inhale. **2:00 PM – Real Talk, Big Vision** Whether it’s a discovery call with a future franchisee or a creative jam with my team, I show up real. I don’t pretend I’ve got it all figured out. I share the vision—and I share the mess behind the scenes too. That’s leadership in this new era. Authentic. Present. Still learning. **8:00 PM – Dream Mode Reignites** When the world slows down, my imagination turns up. This is when the *real* Heights comes alive in my mind. I sketch, voice note, imagine new ways to support my team and our franchisees better, learn more about wellness trends, or re-build our product line. I remind myself: even if I didn’t journal this morning, I still honored my creativity. **Evening – Reclaiming Rituals, One Night at a Time** I’m starting to rebuild a rhythm at night. More candlelight, less screen. More magnesium tea, fewer late-night emails. It’s not perfect, but it’s progress. And I’m learning that the best wellness plans aren’t rigid—they’re *responsive* to the life you’re actually living. **Here’s What I Know** You can lead a wellness brand without being perfectly “well.” You can inspire people while still finding your own footing. You can be unstoppable—and still need to slow down sometimes. This is my season of reset. Of remembering that even the most visionary journeys require rest stops. So if you’re reading this and feeling off your game? You’re not behind. You’re just *becoming*. **Enjoy your journey—wherever you are on it.** We’re building something beautiful here. Together. Now, off to my 30-day reset! Soon to be a woman in a sauna! --- *Want to know more about me? Visit* [*shaneevans.me*](https://shaneevans.me/?ref=blog.shaneevans.me)*. Thinking about owning a Heights Wellness Retreat? Start at* [*heightswellnessretreatfranchise.com*](https://heightswellnessretreatfranchise.com/?ref=blog.shaneevans.me)*.*