Wellness
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A place to discuss mental health and wellness
Just reminding you all that minoxidil is really toxic to dogs and cats so be careful
Nothing makes me more grateful for loud gym music than when my back makes *deafening* cracks not from exercise but from laying on the floor to *start* an exercise
Didn’t feel like going to a breathwork class today, but then I reminded myself that at the end of each class we get to scream at the top of our lungs, and screaming as loud as possible with a group of ~60 people is exactly what I need now lol 😂
🧘🏻♀️ Next week, we’re going OFF AIR for a 7-day retreat in Morocco. This one is extra special—it marks five years since, well, you know what happened… So much has changed, but sharing physical space (especially for digital communities) remains essential. I can’t wait for this!
One last-minute spot is open. Join us? March 22-28.
One last-minute spot is open. Join us? March 22-28.
i’ve done an incredible amount of trauma healing over the past several months, but the pain in my heart is giving some pretty intense final boss energy that is challenging to deal with
when i tune into it my body braces for death and starts to go into shock
focusing on my solar plexus instead, feeling ever-expanding amounts of self love and self worth, then allowing that to push upward seems to help
emdr time ❤️🔥
when i tune into it my body braces for death and starts to go into shock
focusing on my solar plexus instead, feeling ever-expanding amounts of self love and self worth, then allowing that to push upward seems to help
emdr time ❤️🔥
daily reminder that there's microplastics in your balls right now
gm!!!
i havent been casting as much this week as im trying to be present and have fun
i have been working really hard over the past few months honestly i always want to be productive and find it hard to relax (athlete mindset)
but i have enjoyed actually pausing and really enjoying life
i can catch up on productivity but i cant go back and re-enjoy silly fun moments
i havent been casting as much this week as im trying to be present and have fun
i have been working really hard over the past few months honestly i always want to be productive and find it hard to relax (athlete mindset)
but i have enjoyed actually pausing and really enjoying life
i can catch up on productivity but i cant go back and re-enjoy silly fun moments
Good day so far. The gym is really helping me clear my mind. With so many terrible news every single day, it’s not super easy to not break down mentally, so I’m grateful for these workouts.
I’ll be back in Ukraine exactly three weeks from today, so trying to keep my shit together until I leave.
I’ll be back in Ukraine exactly three weeks from today, so trying to keep my shit together until I leave.
do you know how to genuinely, fully relax?
I'm proud to say I got >7 hours of sleep my first night back from Asia pushing myself to stay up until 11 pm after getting 0 sleep on my Tokyo to Los Angeles red eye.
I think a large part of my past anxiety around sleep is that I can feel rundown if I don't get enough sleep. I've started to supplement when low on sleep even if I don't feel rundown after 1 night in order to strengthen my immune system.
E.g. Vitamin D3, fruit for vitamin C, zinc, probiotics with kimchi, yogurt, etc, turmeric, ginger, Echinacea, cupping to increase relaxation, melatonin to catch up on sleep etc.
I think a large part of my past anxiety around sleep is that I can feel rundown if I don't get enough sleep. I've started to supplement when low on sleep even if I don't feel rundown after 1 night in order to strengthen my immune system.
E.g. Vitamin D3, fruit for vitamin C, zinc, probiotics with kimchi, yogurt, etc, turmeric, ginger, Echinacea, cupping to increase relaxation, melatonin to catch up on sleep etc.
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in simple words :
ditch the old-school alarms and use a smart alarm app instead. It tracks your sleep cycles and wakes you up when you're in light sleep, so you don’t feel exhausted in the morning
ditch the old-school alarms and use a smart alarm app instead. It tracks your sleep cycles and wakes you up when you're in light sleep, so you don’t feel exhausted in the morning
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yesterday i went to the sauna and cold bath for the first time in around a month, today i feel RADICALLY better than i did yesterday. i did 2 15 min sessions in the finnish dry sauna each followed by 3 min in the cold plunge
after the second plunge i had an interesting experience, was just lying there soaking up the natural high when a ton of random childhood memories came flooding back. weird
anyway, stiffness is gone, i feel energetic, yesterday i kinda wanted to curl up and die or something and today i feel like living lmao, so that's cool, i'll try to go more often again
after the second plunge i had an interesting experience, was just lying there soaking up the natural high when a ton of random childhood memories came flooding back. weird
anyway, stiffness is gone, i feel energetic, yesterday i kinda wanted to curl up and die or something and today i feel like living lmao, so that's cool, i'll try to go more often again
for the obsessive mind that uses weed medicinally—to calm, to curb—it finds solace & insight in the secondary
it provides perspective—a window into one’s own life—while the primary is autonomous, sober & dominated by disconnected rashness
from a cognitive perspective, this mind is habitual; its addictive prone, it will find a way to rationalize chronic use—the only way to cope, the only way to see what others see; the only way to see *you*
while this insight is beneficial in the short term, it will inevitably drive this kind of mind to a single point of emptiness & despair, inviting over analysis at every step of the way
it will make everything excitable, such that nothing is excitable; it will, in fact, do the opposite of intended: it will make you like everyone else
to understand one’s self is the greatest challenge this mind is to achieve in life; those who look to substance for perspective, avoid the only obstacle that truly matters
it provides perspective—a window into one’s own life—while the primary is autonomous, sober & dominated by disconnected rashness
from a cognitive perspective, this mind is habitual; its addictive prone, it will find a way to rationalize chronic use—the only way to cope, the only way to see what others see; the only way to see *you*
while this insight is beneficial in the short term, it will inevitably drive this kind of mind to a single point of emptiness & despair, inviting over analysis at every step of the way
it will make everything excitable, such that nothing is excitable; it will, in fact, do the opposite of intended: it will make you like everyone else
to understand one’s self is the greatest challenge this mind is to achieve in life; those who look to substance for perspective, avoid the only obstacle that truly matters
Stop.
Sit up straight.
Unclench your jaw.
Take a deep breath.
Drink some water.
Refocus.
Go.
Sit up straight.
Unclench your jaw.
Take a deep breath.
Drink some water.
Refocus.
Go.
🧘🏻♀️Saturday yoga!
Join us tomorrow, 3/1 for FLOW ON AIR, a live vinyasa yoga session guided by moi.
⌚️10:00am (EST) / 4:00pm (CET)
Unlimited for ON AIR members and drop-ins available for guests. Register below.
I love our Saturday crew!
https://www.we-onair.com/events
Join us tomorrow, 3/1 for FLOW ON AIR, a live vinyasa yoga session guided by moi.
⌚️10:00am (EST) / 4:00pm (CET)
Unlimited for ON AIR members and drop-ins available for guests. Register below.
I love our Saturday crew!
https://www.we-onair.com/events
"Your freedom is on the other side of your fear. Because if you're afraid of heights, you stay low; if you're afraid of people, you stay alone; if you're afraid of the dark, you stay in the light. Your fear establishes the boundaries of your freedom, and so when you're defining your fears, you're actually defining your personal boundaries. And I'm absolutely convinced that the freedom we all long for is on the other side of our fears, and our fears become a psychological boundary that holds us captive and tells us that it's too dangerous to go there. But the moment we go there, we realize, oh my goodness, you know, this is what I've been dreaming of all my life."
~ Erwin McManus
'What It Takes To Live A Courageous Life', Modern Wisdom podcast
https://youtu.be/eBYC63aiqRU
~ Erwin McManus
'What It Takes To Live A Courageous Life', Modern Wisdom podcast
https://youtu.be/eBYC63aiqRU
one thing that i'm working on changing this year is not judging people, and it is by far the most difficult task i've undertaken
before, i eliminated toxicity from my life, then i learnt to let go
but judging? hell, i catch myself multiple times a day judging other people in my thoughts, especially when driving
i'm getting better at not judging, but it is very challenging
before, i eliminated toxicity from my life, then i learnt to let go
but judging? hell, i catch myself multiple times a day judging other people in my thoughts, especially when driving
i'm getting better at not judging, but it is very challenging
Say thank you in your mind to your recurring thoughts.
E.g. "Thank you and…"
- "I appreciate what I did today."
- "I look forward to what I've planned for the next day|week|month|etc."
(Without going through a mental list because it's already in my to do apps and calendar)
I learned this strategy from one of Tim Ferriss' many great conversations with Jack Kornfield.
https://pca.st/qtppffph
https://jackkornfield.com/examining-thoughts/
E.g. "Thank you and…"
- "I appreciate what I did today."
- "I look forward to what I've planned for the next day|week|month|etc."
(Without going through a mental list because it's already in my to do apps and calendar)
I learned this strategy from one of Tim Ferriss' many great conversations with Jack Kornfield.
https://pca.st/qtppffph
https://jackkornfield.com/examining-thoughts/
#684: Jack Kornfield — How to Reduce Anxiety and Polish the Lens of Consciousness - The Tim Ferriss Show
Brought to you by Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business; AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement; and LMNT electrolyte supplement. Jack Kornfield (@JackKornfield) trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to have introduced Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein, and Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. Current projects include CloudSangha.co, which offers practice groups for all; The Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, which has trained 7,000 mindfulness teachers in 75 countries; and Wisdom Ventures, a fund investing in companies that promote compassion. His books have been translated into 22 languages and sold 2 million copies. They include The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal T
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Examining Thoughts - Jack Kornfield
Buddhist psychology helps us with two important tasks in working with thoughts. First it teaches us how to acknowledge the content of our…
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I’m going to be honest, I have a long list of “rules of thumb” for myself, my home, and my cat—all based on my personal preferences and finding that sweet spot between a non-toxic lifestyle and still enjoying modern comforts at a reasonable price.
Here’s one basic rule for my cat: No carpet, no cardboard scratchers—only sisal or hemp.
Why? Cardboard scratchers and carpet can trap dust, dirt, and allergens, and often contain adhesives or dyes that aren’t exactly pet-friendly. Plus, recycled cardboard can sometimes attract bugs if it’s been stored improperly. When cats scratch, they can also ingest small fibers or glue residue. Sisal and hemp, on the other hand, are natural, durable, and non-toxic materials that hold up well to scratching while being safer for both your cat and your home.
And the best part? Since she’s only ever scratched sisal and hemp, she doesn’t—and has never—scratched the carpet, curtains, cardboard boxes, or couches. Win-win!
Here’s one basic rule for my cat: No carpet, no cardboard scratchers—only sisal or hemp.
Why? Cardboard scratchers and carpet can trap dust, dirt, and allergens, and often contain adhesives or dyes that aren’t exactly pet-friendly. Plus, recycled cardboard can sometimes attract bugs if it’s been stored improperly. When cats scratch, they can also ingest small fibers or glue residue. Sisal and hemp, on the other hand, are natural, durable, and non-toxic materials that hold up well to scratching while being safer for both your cat and your home.
And the best part? Since she’s only ever scratched sisal and hemp, she doesn’t—and has never—scratched the carpet, curtains, cardboard boxes, or couches. Win-win!
Can't wait to see myself happy again.
Not to be dramatic but mouth-taping has changed my life lol
Self-care Sunday. Gym and beach time first, then heading to a breathwork class a little later ❤️
