For three decades I carried around a really big secret. My personal epiphany was a series of lessons where my truth slowly revealed itself to me. Today I am happier than ever, with an unshakeable self-belief that my struggles have been lessons so I could answer my calling.
Your reflections prove that the beliefs of who we are and how we act on that are integral to our wellness. Perhaps most impactful is self-belief, which may be the toughest to shift. But there’s always hope and way forward, as these stories reveal.
Is our wellness influenced by what we believe? The two are inextricably connected, according to research and your stories. Here’s a collection of reflections on the power of our beliefs on our mind-body-spirit wellness, part of the Wellness Moonshot for a world free of preventable disease.
“Anything is possible,” is a core belief of mine. It’s in the American DNA, for sure, and exponentially so if you hold the New York City mentality, but it carries a burden that tested my wellness.
Switching to a spirit of gratitude invites opportunity for change and positivity. I believe the Universe understands the energy of thankfulness and uses it as a basis to provide. I’ve seen this happen in my own life.
A spirit of gratitude has been proven to improve our experience in life. Here’s the scientific evidence showing how ‘thanks’ improves health and happiness, and personal stories with tips.
Gratitude can boost our health and wellbeing, but it can be hard to muster in challenge situations. Here’s the evidence, plus practical tips from the Mindstream community.
In the initial blur that accompanies new motherhood, I initially spent the long, dark nights scrolling social media. This wasn’t helping my already anxious brain. But a mindfulness course changed everything. Here are my practical tips.
Here’s a collection of your reflections on the theme of nurturing for wellness. Thoughts, experiences and insights range from concepts of growth, self-care and healing, to serving as a source of quiet support to another.
Nurturing is a process to progress. Whatever the journey, I’ve learned that it requires the ability to flex to changing conditions, plus patience, perseverance, and humility.