Rest: The Secret Weapon You’re Too Stubborn to Use
Wendy Wheeler Wendy Wheeler

Rest: The Secret Weapon You’re Too Stubborn to Use

Rest? Overrated. Or so we tell ourselves while running on fumes and wondering why we put our phone in the fridge. The truth? Rest isn’t laziness—it’s a life hack.

Science says it lowers stress, boosts focus, and keeps us from turning into cranky zombies. So, schedule that guilt-free nap, take a deep breath, and embrace the radical act of doing absolutely nothing. Your future, well-rested self will thank you.

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The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had: The Science and Practice of Breathwork
Wendy Wheeler Wendy Wheeler

The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had: The Science and Practice of Breathwork

Unlock the transformative power of your breath—a built-in superpower that can calm your mind, reduce stress, and enhance focus. This blog explores the science behind breathwork, revealing how conscious breathing regulates your nervous system, balances oxygen and CO2, and improves mental and physical well-being.

Explore simple breathwork techniques like box breathing and 4-7-8 breathing to enhance resilience, mindfulness, and overall health—one breath at a time.

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Reconnect with Yourself Through Gratitude and Forest Bathing
Wendy Wheeler Wendy Wheeler

Reconnect with Yourself Through Gratitude and Forest Bathing

In today’s fast-paced world, forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, offers a powerful way to reconnect with nature and yourself. By immersing your senses in the beauty of the natural world, you create space for calm, clarity, and renewal. Adding gratitude to this practice deepens the experience, helping you reflect on life’s simple joys and moments of peace. Together, forest bathing and gratitude reduce stress, boost resilience, and foster a profound sense of connection—to nature, to others, and to yourself. Wherever you are, take time to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace the gifts around you.

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Breaking Free from Perfectionism
Wendy Wheeler Wendy Wheeler

Breaking Free from Perfectionism

Perfectionism often traps us in a cycle of procrastination and anxiety, driven by fear of imperfection. This blog explores how the 80/20 rule (focusing on the 20% of efforts that yield 80% of results) can help break free from perfectionism. It encourages setting realistic standards, using time limits, practicing self-compassion, and celebrating progress over flawlessness. By letting go of unattainable ideals and embracing meaningful action, you can achieve more, stress less, and find fulfillment in progress, not perfection.

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Facing Fear: Why the Unknown Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Wendy Wheeler Wendy Wheeler

Facing Fear: Why the Unknown Isn’t as Scary as You Think

Fear of the unknown often feels like a roaring lion, stopping us from stepping into the life we truly want. In this blog, I explore the most common fears holding women back—financial insecurity, past failures, societal expectations—and how to move past them with courage, clarity, and small actionable steps. The unknown doesn’t have to be dangerous; it can be the gateway to extraordinary possibilities.

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