Your Wellness Journal

Discover how small daily habits can lead to big changes in your health and well-being—backed by science and simple actions you can start today. Most of us think achieving optimal health requires significant lifestyle changes, like extreme dieting, exercising several hours a week, or following a flawless schedule. However, scientific evidence suggests otherwise. It’s not the big changes that have an impact on our health—it’s the little things we do regularly. We’ll discuss why small habits can have a big impact and how you can implement them to start living a happier and healthier life today. 1. Small Steps Are More Attainable Most people set ambitious goals for themselves, but in most cases, they end up failing because they become too overwhelming. Small habits, on the other hand, are easy to adopt. For instance, drinking one more glass of water a day or committing to a ten minute daily walk. According to behavioral scientists, small goals create a feeling of achievement which stimula...

 Emotional Spring Cleaning: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You The Wellness Journal Just like homes accumulate dust and clutter, our minds and hearts do so on a deeply emotional level. Just like how we spring clean our homes at the start of the season, why not turn the same focus inwards? We have layers upon layers of emotional clutter which we are unaware of. This “clutter” manifests as overthinking, drastic emotional shifts, chronic exhaustion, or a profound sense of stagnation. We hold onto memories which no longer serve a purpose, self-destructive narratives that define us and pain that desperately needs to be set free. This is the need for an emotional detox, a fresh gentle approach that aids your mind, heart, and spirit. Consider emotional clutter the collection of unresolved emotions, negative self-talk, obsolete thoughts, and not yet dealt with experiences. Unlike physical clutter, emotional clutter cannot be seen, but its impact is palpable. Possible sources include:...

 Social Media vs. Self-Worth: The Comparison Trap By The Wellness Journal  The Silent Crisis of Self-Worth In our modern digital age, social media has become an everyday habit for billions. Apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok provide us with instant access to other people’s lives, generally in highly controlled, visually attractive forms. However, behind the likes, the shares, and the filters exists a silent crisis: the dissolution of self-worth. The comparison with others in the online space has turned into a psychological pitfall that invades our mental well-being, confidence, and general happiness. This blog discusses how social media ignites the comparison pitfall, how it hurts our self-esteem, and most of all, how we can keep our mental wellbeing intact while still being connected in the online world. The Highlight Reel Illusion Social media is usually highlight reels of other people’s lives. We see perfect vacations, beautiful selfies, milestone accomplishments...

 Nature Walk: How a Simple Walk Can Change the Way You Think Nature Walk: How Even a Short Walk Can Alter Your Thought Process We frequently overlook the magic that exists in nature. We forget how restorative it can be to just step outside because we are so preoccupied with our hectic lives—phones ringing, deadlines drawing near, and never-ending to-do lists. I was also unaware of it until I made the decision to go for a walk one day following a demanding week. No headphones. No phone calls. Me and the outside world alone. My perspective on everything was altered by what transpired during that straightforward stroll. The Power of Slowing Down The Benefits of Delaying My mind was still racing during the first few minutes. Work-related thoughts, anxieties, and plans are all whirling around like a hurricane. Then, however, something changed. The warmth of the sun, the soft chirping of birds, and the sound of rustling leaves all gradually drew me into the here and now. I had stopped th...

 Self-Care Sunday: A Day of Relaxation Every Week When was the last time you reserved and devoted an entire day just for yourself? Not for running errands, catching up on work, or even cleaning the house, but time to genuinely spend with yourself. If it is a bit of a challenge recalling, well, you’re definitely not the only one. Each of us currently lives in a world that glorifies being busy. Somewhere along the line rest became intertwined with laziness making it somewhat negative when the truth is rest can be thoroughly rejuvenating not draining. This is the reason I decided to give myself a wonderful present every week; Self-Care Sunday. Every week, 1 day reserved purely intended for you to be free of all guilt, rushing, and to-do lists. All that is required is healing, breathing, space, and some much needed time to reconnect with yourself. It doesn’t need to be fancy or elaborate, simple and straightforward will do as well That being said, let’s explore this deliciously simp...

 The Day I Finally Asked Myself: Why Again? Before we begin, let me say this — what I’m about to share with you today in this Wellness Journal is a very personal part of my life. Some of it might sound unusual or even hard to believe… but it’s my truth. These are the real experiences I’ve faced — raw and unfiltered. And I truly feel that maybe, just maybe, these moments from my life might help you reflect on your own journey, or even bring a little light to the parts of you that have been quietly struggling. There’s a kind of pain that comes from doing something you already know is wrong — and doing it again. And again. And again. It’s a quiet kind of hurt, one that builds up over time. And the hardest part? It’s not the mistake itself — it’s knowing that I was the one causing it. I knew what I was doing wasn’t right. It wasn’t right for my health. It wasn’t right for my family. And it certainly wasn’t right for my future. Yet, I kept doing it. Over and over again. Each time, I pro...

 In the Rush, We Forgot to Feel In a world that glorifies being busy, we often forget to pause and reflect. We chase careers, deadlines, and digital validation — but lose touch with the things that make us truly human. This piece is a gentle reminder to reconnect with ourselves and with each other . In this fast-moving world, We’ve become so lost in the race That we no longer pause to ask— What are we really living for? We’ve built lives filled with schedules, But emptied hearts of silence and care. We chase success, likes, and deadlines, While slowly forgetting kindness was always free. We pass by faces, not people. We hear noise, but not each other. And somewhere in this chaos, We dropped the essence of being human. Maybe it’s time— To slow down. To reconnect. To remember… That we were meant to live, Not just exist. Closing Thoughts: This is not a call to abandon your goals, but a gentle nudge to slow down and live more consciously. Take a breath. Talk to someone. Look withi...