At a recent meeting, the  Whole-Self Wellness team   participated in a unique writing exercise. If you would like to follow along at home: Bring out a pen (or pencil) and a sheet of paper. Write a 4-sentence story of something that happened to you, or an interaction you had, that was less than pleasant. Kammi described the parameters like a 1-10 pain scale, with 1 being a regular everyday encounter and 10 a story reserved for a therapist. The goal, she said, was to choose an

Imagine a slab of rock. Or, don't imagine it, and look at this picture of a rock. Photo by Dave Hoefler on Unsplash Do you think you could drill through this rock with no tools? Probably not. What if your tools were the natural ebb and flow of the elements? Imagine flowing water full of sand and a biting, hard wind. After five minutes of wind and water, you wouldn't see much difference in the rock's composition. The rock would become wet and slippery, but you'd be no closer t

Summary If you have goals but you're not sure how to begin, we're here to help. Whole-Self Wellness loves the concept of reverse engineering. Reverse engineering is taught in more detail in our online programs , but here's a simple breakdown to get you started, plus one example. What Is Reverse Engineering? Author and educator Steven Covey said, "Begin with the end in mind." When you reverse engineer a goal, you begin by envisioning your ideal outcome, and then identify ac

Summary We love discussing self-care and holistic wellness on this blog, but what's the most effective and personalized source of care...

Introduction to Gratitude Journaling Gratitude journaling is a transformative practice rooted in mindfulness and self-care. By regularly...

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Are you subscribed to the Whole-Self Wellness YouTube channel ? (Hint, hint.) In today's video, Kammi introduces the concept of treating...

Introduction My favorite quote I’ve ever heard in regards to self-care is, “True self-care is not about salt baths and chocolate cake....

TL;DR: Chronic stress can weigh heavily on your mind and body, but intentional practices can help you find peace. This blog post offers...

Have you ever struggled with your self-worth or self-esteem? Kammi recently posted a Short about self-worth that sparked an important...

It's easy to discuss resilience as a concept, but what does it look like in practice? Resilience is not a polished performance but a raw,...

Kammi, founder of Whole-Self Wellness, posted a video recently that resonated with a lot of people. Plug: please subscribe to our YouTube...