This is your final reminder that Healing the Body to Heal the Mind begins next Monday, February 2nd, and we have just a few spots remaining. Quick reminder of what's included: - 10 weeks of trauma-informed yoga and healing practices - Recorded sessions you can revisit anytime - Safe, supportive community - Evidence-based approach to understanding and healing trauma - Two qualified trauma specialists guiding you Choose your time: - Monday 9:30-11:00am (In-person in Hamilton & via Zoom) - Monday 5:30-7pm (Online, nationwide) Still thinking about it? I understand that starting something new, especially when it involves healing work, can feel vulnerable. Here's what one participant shared: "I enjoyed it immensely... It made me collect my thoughts before heading into a busy week ahead." – R. You can participate anonymously if you prefer. You have full control over your experience. And you'll be supported every step of the way. Don't let finances stop you: Whether through ACC funding, payment plans, or our scholarship program - we'll work with you to make this accessible. Ready to begin your healing journey? Register by this Friday by replying to this

We've all been there. Traffic made us late. A coworker dropped the ball. Plans got derailed. Our first instinct? Blame something or someone else. But here's the truth: Taking radical responsibility doesn't mean blaming yourself for everything. It means accepting full ownership of how you RESPOND to what life throws at you. This one shift—from "Why is this happening to me?" to "What can I do about this?"—changes everything. ✨ You reclaim your power ✨ You stop feeling stuck ✨ You start creating the change you want to see In our latest blog post, discover: - What radical responsibility really means (it's not what you think!) - How changing your language changes your life - The freedom that comes from owning your choices - A simple 7-day challenge to transform your mindset Ready to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start creating the life you want? 👉 Read the full post: https://www.abundancewellness.info/post/the-power-of-taking-radical-responsibility-how-one-shift-can-transform-your-life 💬 What's one area of your life where you're ready to take radical responsibility? Share below!

If your best friend made a mistake, you'd probably offer them understanding and support. But when YOU mess up, do you show yourself that same kindness? Self-compassion isn't about making excuses—it's about treating yourself with the same care you'd give someone you love. It has three simple parts: ✨ Mindfulness - Notice you're struggling without ignoring or exaggerating it 💛 Common Humanity - Remember that everyone faces challenges and makes mistakes 🌿 Kindness - Respond to yourself with warmth instead of harsh criticism Here's the truth: You're going to face challenges. You're going to make mistakes. That's what makes you human, not flawed. Question for you: What's one kind thing you can say to yourself today? Drop it in the comments—let's practice together. 👇

As another year comes close to ending, I've been reflecting on what life has taught me. These lessons have transformed how I show up for myself and others: I've learned to let go of people who bring chaos and choose peace instead. Life is too short to hold grudges or chase approval from those who've already made up their minds about you. Most importantly, I've realized that someone who doesn't like themselves will struggle to genuinely appreciate you—and that's not your burden to carry. I've stopped trying to be an open book with everyone because not everyone deserves access to your story. I've learned to put my mental health first, to enjoy my own company, and to work on healing my insecurities rather than expecting others to fill those gaps. The truth is, we can't control what others think, say, or do. We can't change people who don't want to change. But we can control how we respond, how we protect our peace, and how we choose to show up each day. Life rarely goes according to plan, but I'm learning to trust the process and find gratitude in the journey. I'm learning that freedom requires courage, and happiness is a choice we make regardless of our circumstances. Now I want to hear from you: What's the most important lesson YOU learned this year? How has it changed the way you approach life or relationships? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. 💙

So, let’s take a moment and think about what makes up a story. For the most part, there are some pretty common ingredients: A main character, with wants and needs, who the readers grow to love and root for. A series of challenges, many of which push that character beyond limits. Supporting characters, who either help or hurt the storyline. Sometimes, both. Stakes that tend to rise to a climactic moment. And then some kind of resolution. Sound about right? Now, think about how that story is organized. Usually it’s split into chapters. Or episodes. Or issues, like this newsletter. So, what actually defines a “good” chapter… versus a “bad” one? Well, that’s up to you, because the other thing that’s often true in great stories is that chapters come to a close when a new event is on the horizon, something shifts into action, a conclusion is reached, or a decision is finally made. In order to get out of a bad chapter, you have to write yourself into a new one. What new event can you schedule in your future that may open a new door? What small shift into new action can you make today? What conclusion (or deep truth) are you finally willing to accept? What decision are you avoiding that needs to be made? And if that all feels too much for you today, start small with this journaling prompt: If my life were a book, what would this current chapter be titled—and what would the main character need to do to move into the next one? The key is noticing how much of what we believe about being stuck somewhere is just a story. We can always introduce our own chapter endings, and our own new beginnings. A transition in role or job. The meeting of a new friend or partner. The resolution to a stalled decision. Celebrate all of it. The end of a chapter. The beginning of another. And get excited for what’s coming in the next episode. How will your hero advance? What challenges await? And what can they do differently today—right now, in fact—that might help them turn that page?