Around the world, we humans enjoy lighting up the darkness and creating celebrations. We gather in the glow of flickering candles, lanterns, bonfires, and fireworks to celebrate life and light. Cultural holidays brighten long nights. Personal milestones honor the gift of life. They’re a kaleidoscope of joyful expression, gratitude for our shared humanity, and connection […]
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Brain Training Enhances Leadership Effective leadership requires more than technical expertise—it demands adaptability, emotional intelligence, sharp decision-making, and creativity. Brain training refers to cognitive exercises that improve mental performance, helping individuals develop neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections. Leaders who engage in brain training benefit from improved focus, emotional regulation,
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Welcome to Trailblazing Wellness with Leah Skurdal, COO at The Wellness Universe, Wellness Event Leader, Resilience Guide, and member of The Wellness Universe. The Wellness Universe is a resource and community of amazing humans we call WU World-Changers! Our members are vetted teachers, therapists, transformational leaders, coaches, and guides who support well-being and help us further
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Some days, our lives might feel like a shipwreck. How do we navigate through the storms of life back into calm waters? The stories of two real-life shipwrecks can offer us valuable lessons to help us trust our inner guidance system and navigate life’s challenges. My sister and I visited the Maritime Museum in Duluth,
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Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges with inner strength. Resilient relationships have the ability to bounce, flex, and stretch during challenging times. How do we develop resilient qualities in our relationships? My wise elder friend and her husband modelled resilience during their 60+ year marriage. When my husband and I celebrated our
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In the Northern Hemisphere we’re in the season of slippery walking conditions. Time to get extra grounded. I’ve noticed when I’m stressed, I’m more likely to trip over my feet. One day, I was walking up the stairs with my hands full of stuff and my head full of stressful thoughts. I wasn’t fully present,
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Life can be like a whirlwind, with pressures and challenges coming at us from all directions. Whether it’s school, relationships, or just the fast pace of modern living, finding your balance and staying in tune with yourself is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life. In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you
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It’s taking all my skills to stay in the flow this week. Sometimes I forget to use my tools and my energy management skills. Does that happen to you? I get in the flow and wobble back out. It’s intense out there! A lot is happening. Personal mastery is not that you never fall out
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Family dynamics and patterns from childhood can affect our adult lives. When we become aware of repeating childhood patterns, we can release them. Through brain retraining, we can find the freedom and inner resilience to express our authentic selves and thrive. Programming When you were a child, your brain was programmed by your parents and
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Overcoming unimaginable challenges through self-care, transformational and wellness leaders from The Wellness Universe share their stories with the goal of inspiring you to live your best life. In this Self-Care True Stories series, we look to wellness leaders, gurus, and experts to light the way for us. Direct us. Guide us. What was their personal journey? Are
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