Meet Laurina Anderson, MSW, The Energy Shifter. In the soon-available book, The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care: 25 Tools for Transformation, Laurina illuminates the profound impact of understanding, accessing, and accelerating your internal energy field in manifesting your dreams, desires, and goals. The Wellness Universe (WU): Hello, please tell us about yourself and what […]
Meet Bonnie Sheldon, EFT Tapping and MCBT Master Trainer and Practitioner and Somatics Specialist. Bonnie’s journey is one of resilience, healing, and the transformative power of movement. In the book, The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care: 25 Tools for Life, Bonnie shares how movement—even something as simple as walking—can lead to lifelong vitality and joy.
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I returned home from a seven-mile hike in the forest, and while turning to throw something away in my kitchen, I fell and ended up on my back, my foot flopping around on the end of my leg like a fish on a hook. I was in a state of shock as I screamed for
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On some days, everything seems to go sideways. You start the morning to-do list, and a phone call derails the day. Or an email changes the scope of a project. Suddenly your day or week turns upside down, and you think, “Now what?!” How do we bring our best selves into those days and those
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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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