This week on Loose Joints, Tight Deadlines, we're tackling the ever-complicated question of balancing ambition with actual, physical limitations—spoiler alert: rest wins. Join me as I unpack the pressure to “do it all,” especially as a student with hypermobility, and the consequences of pushing too hard for too long (hello, flare-ups).

I’ll share my experience juggling too many activities during winter term, how drawing and weight training became a perfect storm for burnout, and what I wish I’d done differently. We’ll talk strategies for pacing, what to consider when building a sustainable schedule, and why guilt-free rest isn’t just self-care—it’s survival.

If you’ve ever felt bad for canceling plans, skipping a workout, or taking a nap instead of being “productive,” this one’s for you. Grab some tea, get cozy, and let’s normalize rest like our joints depend on it—because they literally do.