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Why Self-Trust Matters So Much for Your Wellness Journey (And How to Build It)

Self-trust is critical to the success of your wellness journey for so many reasons. First and foremost, in our culture of influencers and “health experts,” it can be overwhelming to know who or what to believe. I’m a trained professional in the health and wellness space, and I still find it hard to know what […]

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Principles of Neuroplasticity 101: How to Change Your Health Habits

The term “principles of neuroplasticity” is less complicated than it sounds. It simply means the brain can change, both structurally and functionally, to help you recover from head injuries, cope with traumas, or even create healthier habits. This ability to change the brain is called neuroplasticity and it hinges on the idea that you have

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How to Turn Gratitude Affirmations Into a Powerful Daily Practice

I’m not going to tell you that saying gratitude affirmations is the cure-all for feeling grateful. Quite the opposite. It takes intentional and consistent practice to turn your affirmations into something meaningful and impactful. I talked about this in a recent blog post about cultivating an attitude of gratitude. In doing this, you not only

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5 Steps to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude With Mindfulness

An attitude of gratitude is exactly that; it’s a way of thinking and being, rather than something you “do” here and there. This mindset may not come naturally to everyone, however (it certainly didn’t for me!), so that’s why it’s something we need to cultivate with intentional practice.  While there are many ways to cultivate

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8 Ways that Your Wellness Journey Can Make Life More Vibrant

When you think of the term “wellness journey,” what comes to mind? Perhaps a Rocky-like montage of working out at the gym, pumping your fist in the air, dripping with sweat? While movement is absolutely part of a wellness journey—and sweaty, hard workouts are once what I thought of too—what comes to my mind what

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What Your Wegovy Diet Plan is Missing (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

Does your Wegovy diet plan include lifestyle changes to build long-term strength and reduce stress and anxiety? If not, it’s time to take a step back and look at your health from a holistic lens. While weight loss can be important, it’s far from the only aspect of life that impacts health.  In fact, your

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Play Away the Stress: How to Calm Your Nervous System with Fun

If you search “how to calm your nervous system” in Google you’ll find hundreds of options—and I’m very intentional about how I do this too. It’s something we talk about all the time at Lindywell. A favorite of mine, though, is play. It’s one of the most overlooked ways to stay well. It’s easy to

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