#DimensionofWellness No. 9 #EnvironmentalWellness: Contributing to the health of the planet

#HealingReflection: I had zero connection to Environmental Wellness before 2020, but once engaged, I went from simple walks in the park for fresh air during COVID to becoming an entire farmer. #GameChanger

#DimensionofWellness No. 8 #CreativeWellness: Valuing and participating in art; Learning about cultural differences

#HealingReflection: My formative years were shaped by arts immersion education in public schools, but it wasn’t until adulthood until I felt comfortable embracing my OWN #creativity.

#DimensionofWellness No. 7 #IntellectualWellness: Continously learning.

#HealingReflection: This category has always been good for me. I don’t always have time for leisure reading (in fact, I have several books that I’ve been finishing for years 😂), but I love documentaries 🎥 and podcast📱

#DimensionofWellness No. 6 #SocialWellness: Engaging in healthy relationships.

#HealingReflection: Much of my time in counseling has been spent navigating relationships.

Top lessons include setting and enforcing boundaries, practicing soft no’s, and pouring into self *then* sharing the OVERFLOW.

#DimensionofWellness No. 5 #FinancialWellness: Having a healthy relationship with money; Meeting personal economic obligation.

#HealingReflection: Whew! Where do I begin? 🤣 My money mindset was 💩! A scarcity mindset = No bueno. It took discipline+ a deep gratitude practice to get #financiallywell.

#DimensionofWellness No. 4 #CareerWellness: Doing meaningful and satisfying work; Alignment with personal values.

#HealingReflection: Initially, this category felt out of my control. It’s not easy to change jobs. I focused on ensuring #worklifebalance and #networking until new options came open.

#DimensionofWellness No. 3 #PhysicalWellness: Taking good care of your body.

#HealingReflection: When I experienced stress-induced shingles, that was my wake up call. The body truly does keep score!

I changed my diet 🥗 moved my body 🚶🏾‍♀️ became vigilant about hydration 💧 and got annual bloodwork 💉

Background image of a light brown palm holding a flower. Foreground wording about the second dimension of wellness: emotional wellness. The meaning of emotional wellness is to have awareness of feelings, healthy coping skills, and the ability to manage life’s challenges.

#DimensionofWellness No. 2 #EmotionalWellness: Awareness of feelings; Healthy coping; Effectively managing life’s challenges

#HealingReflection At the start of this journey, I was a mess! Constantly stressed, stretched thin, and angry.

I’ve said it 500x before — #Counseling is 💯

#DimensionofWellness No. 1 #SpiritualWellness: Seeking meaning and purpose in life.

#HealingReflection Give yourself permission to explore!

I returned to my childhood church after 10 yrs away. This was great for social support, but boring for my soul. Adding in #Africanspirituality enlivened me ✨