The Wellness Universe Welcomes Susan Cros to our Ownership Team & Advisory Board! Introducing you to the individuals who will drive success, health, and well-being through your organization to create cohesive teams, with compassionate and inspirational leadership, emotional intelligence, supporting…
Tune in to this video for the December 2022 Energy Forecast with Mitchell Osborn and get a sneak peek at what December has in store for us! The Wellness Universe WU World-Changer and valued Member – Intuitive Mitchell Osborn, gives…
Nowadays, people are increasingly demanding a "work-life balance", which is also seen as an indicator of mental health. A 2021 study published in the Harvard Business Review concluded: “The work-life balance is not a one-time fix, but rather, a cycle…
EMOTIONAL
The Wellness Universe presents Resilience for the Holidays: Tools, Tips, and Exercises for Well-being produced, created, and hosted by Leah Skurdal, featuring Sharon Carne, Aundrea Veney, Rachel Vasquez, Marisa Ferrera, and Gayle Nowak sharing self-care resources and how to fortify your resilience.…
We’ve all been there, something gets said, you read an article, or you hear about a situation and your body has a physical and emotional reaction. Maybe your throat tightens, shoulders stiffen, head throbs, stomach turns, or your neck knots…
The Wellness Universe presents Resilience for the Holidays: Tools, Tips, and Exercises for Well-being produced, created, and hosted by Leah Skurdal, featuring Sharon Carne, Aundrea Veney, Rachel Vasquez, Marisa Ferrera, and Gayle Nowak sharing self-care resources and how to fortify your…
The unknown is a scary place. The Indian mystic, Osho, said “Courage is a love affair with the unknown.” Thinking about his words, I think back to my own experiences of facing uncertainty in my life. Most recently, when my…
Stress is one of those things that requires constant vigilance to move out of our systems so we can find a place of peace. Living in a state of stress can cause chronic health problems, loss of sleep, and issues…
When has an insight or a higher truth suddenly emerged and surprised you? Maybe in the shower, walking in nature, or washing dishes? The shower stall seems to be a favorite place for insights to emerge. You’re fully present in…
SPIRITUAL
Tune in to this video for the December 2022 Energy Forecast with Mitchell Osborn and get a sneak peek at what December has in store for us! The Wellness Universe WU World-Changer and valued Member – Intuitive Mitchell Osborn, gives…
When the Sun moves through the astrological sign of Sagittarius each year from November 22 to December 21, we all have a chance to tap into the light-hearted vibe it brings, regardless of our particular Sun sign. And of course,…
At this time of the year, many countries celebrate some type of Thanksgiving. From Canada and Japan to the UK and Germany, the value of community, gratitude, and the fall harvest are cultural aspects worthy of being officially recognized. The…
You Are More Than Enough! One of the biggest lies you’ve been told is that you are not enough: not good enough, not smart enough, not tall enough, not short enough, not giving enough, not young enough, not old enough,…
Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 27! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach, David McLeod shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 27, November 2022: Compassion for the Ego-Mind As someone on a self-declared path of…
We will steep in the essence of goodness and grace this month as we nourish a thankful heart. Gratitude is a magic elixir to eliminate stress, worry, or anxiety. Affirmations help raise our vibration and are excellent tools for transformation.…
PHYSICAL
Sleep is the best meditation. – Dalai Lama In our jam-packed culture, sleep seems to take a seat behind the hustle of packing in as much as possible each day. More than ever, many of us have trouble falling asleep…
If you’ve clicked on this article, you’re probably no stranger to looking for solutions when it comes to alleviating pain and inflammation in your body. Having chronic pain is incredibly frustrating and at times can feel like nothing is helping.…
Health is wholeness and balance; an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed. – Andrew Weil, M.D. Most of us have a basic, general knowledge of “good to eat” foods that lend a…
The physical body is an incredible machine. It’s far more advanced than we’ll ever understand. But like a machine, if it’s taken care of and treated with kindness, it will last for decades. On the contrary, a machine that is…
Accept Aging as a Positive Turning Point In Your Life: As we age, many aspects of our lives change. Not only do our bodies mature, but so do our minds, our relationships, and our priorities. While accepting change can be…
How do you navigate, let alone stay committed to your health, given the overload of well-intended lifestyle and health information that is available on every platform, 24/7? With so much to sort and sift through, information overload can place a…
Kindness is love made visible. – Swanepoel Raktivist Love and kindness blossom when we release self-love and abundance to the world from our hearts! During this time like no other, the big energies of love and kindness are being called…
Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her. ― Lao Tzu Most of us know…
Whether you’re talking to a spouse, a partner, a child, a supervisor, or a friend, communication is the key to a successful relationship. But there’s so much more to conversation than the words you speak. Your tone, your inflection, and…
Somewhere between being polite and getting walked on by bossy friends or co-workers is a comfortable place to make your voice heard. Whether you are gunning for a promotion at work, interjecting creative insight for a presentation, or simply wanting…
Relationships can be tricky to navigate with all the emotions involved, but there are surefire signs to be aware of what will let you know if you’re in a toxic relationship. In this article, we’ll cover some of the main…
Imagine if you were healthier just from a few extra chuckles a day. Here are some reasons to laugh more and how you can create the space in your life to incorporate some good ol’ belly laughs, giggles, and rip-roaring…
OCCUPATIONAL
While the COVID-19 era is clearly behind us, mental health issues caused by the pandemic are still spreading in the workplace. Leaders might wonder, how many employees are currently under chronic stress and depression? And how many employees deal with…
The Wellness Universe presents Resilience for Harmony: Tools, Tips, and Exercises for Well-being, produced, created, and hosted by Leah Skurdal, featuring esteemed speakers in the self-care industry: Carol Pilkington, Carolyn McGee, Debbie Prediger, Nicole Batiste, and David McLeod sharing self-care resources…
The buzz around about vision boards is still kicking around! Do they work? Are they helpful? What exactly are they? A vision board does work, it is helpful and when it’s built correctly can be a powerful source to…
As a psychologist, human capital strategist, mentor, and speaker, what I have observed is that sometimes the most heart-centered leaders can have unconscious blocks when it comes to prosperity. A common, dominant intention for empathic personality types with a high…
Wanting to be seen and heard, yet simultaneously fearing being more visible is totally normal. That push-pull is a sign of the care and investment you’ve put into your business. Every visibility opportunity is an important decision, so of…
I was six years old the first time I stepped onto a stage. Our 4-H group was performing a Christmas play for nursing homes in our area. I was Chris the Christmas Tree, the star of the show. I’d memorized…
ENVIRONMENTAL
Go green as you clean and all the world, including you, wins! – Unknown Because of our busy lives, it’s easy for us to go with the flow and grab the colorful purposefully packaged bottle and box on the shelf…
Getting outside has numerous benefits for our physical and emotional health. It’s been proven time and time again that fresh air boosts your immune system, relieves stress, enhances creativity and even mitigates pain. Nature provides natural aromatherapy, restores focus and…
Do you feel slow and sluggish when the dark months set in? Are you struggling to stay motivated at work? Do you find yourself eating more carbs, taking naps, and convincing yourself that one more cookie is no big deal?…
Those of us who were around and old enough at the time will never forget the commercial for Chiffon Margarine proclaiming, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” https://youtu.be/ijVijP-CDVI Designed to communicate the authentic buttery taste of the fake stuff…
Many successful business people, like Oprah, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs attribute their success to intuition. But what is it and how can you tune in? Intuition is a feeling, a voice, a vision. It is a direction that comes…
My grandmother and I shared a special connection when I was a child. I spent time in the summers in her tiny town having great adventures with the neighbor’s giant sheepdog, planting gardens together, learning to sew, and enjoying country…
INTELLECTUAL
Nowadays, people are increasingly demanding a "work-life balance", which is also seen as an indicator of mental health. A 2021 study published in the Harvard Business Review concluded: “The work-life balance is not a one-time fix, but rather, a cycle…
No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, be a better version of yourself. – Madonna Are you looking for life-affirming tools to be and become your best…
Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four-hour days. – Zig Ziglar Do you feel like you are running behind your life as you move through your day? Do you feel that you have…
When it comes to making new habits, you’re no stranger to the process of setting goals for yourself. Did you know that there’s really only one thing you need to change in order to build a new habit and keep…
Have you ever woken up with a plan in mind to take you successfully through the day only to find that as time goes on you seem further away from it? If so, you’re not alone. Procrastination is one of…
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. – Mother Teresa With so much going on in our busy lives staying focused and on the task at times turns into a very real…