Hey There, Legends

Happy New Year!  I'm so freaking excited to welcome you to SJ Mind and Body – seriously, it warms my heart to have you all here. Thanks a bunch for hanging out with me on this journey!

So, what's the aim behind SJ Mind and Body, you ask? Let's dive into it!

Picture us sitting around a cozy spot, sipping on our fav drinks – that's the vibe I'm going for!

It's kind of like this beautiful blend of my own crazy, chaotic and now times boring life story. I had this burning desire to create a space where we can all just be our authentic, imperfect selves.

Invision this: Mindfulness Journaling Day planners, Affirmation Cards, and a bunch of other golden resources crafted with love to help us thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically.

The lowdown

Mindfulness Journaling Day planners – your daily companion for self-discovery.

Affirmation Cards – “mini manifestations” of positivity to sprinkle into your day.

Health programs, Nutritional support, Meal planners and more! Each of these tools is to assist you (and me) on your journey to holistic health and self-improvement.

But hey, SJ Mind and Body is more than just a resource platform – it's a whole vibe, a community on FB we are the Mind & Body Wellness Collective. It's a safe haven for all you fabulous women, mumma’s, dealing with the real struggles of life – self-acceptance, confidence, and the rollercoaster of emotions that are weirdly heightened by parenthood.

Now, why am I spilling all my guts and sharing my quirks? Well, it's because i struggle with social anxiety, I’ve battled postnatal depression, and navigated some heavy childhood stuff. And you know what? It's all part of this crazy-beautiful ride we call life.

Now, let's talk toddlers and travel – a wild combo! The challenges, the joys – it's a full-on adventure. It sounds like a dream doesn’t it? well guess what? This unique lifestyle of ours is sometimes a nightmare and It's shaping how I approach holistic health, adding that extra spice to the mix.

My friends, It's the secret sauce of personal growth. Why am I airing my struggles? Because it's all part of the SJ Mind and Body vibe. We embrace the messiness, find strength in being real, and laugh in the face of perfection.

Let's get real about vulnerability, through authenticity, we break down the barriers that often isolate us, creating a tapestry of shared experiences that reminds us we are not alone.

Thats why i am airing my struggles, Because it's all part of the SJ Mind and Body vibe. We embrace our messiness, finding strength in our vulnerability, and diving headfirst into the magic of holistic health.

Thank you for coming along on this ride with me, my friends, It means the world!

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Ok enough of the welcomes. My first journal entry is a little different typically a journaling session consists of me either writing shit out on my phone, on a piece of paper or note pad i have a round in the middle to ens of a panic attack or episode. Or it is me Listening to some frequency tunes via headphones, writing out random thought, things that i can see that are happening around me to get me out of my head and into the real “reality” because lets be honest the one we or at least i live each day isn’t real its always a play by play of my own plans, asperations and bullshit stories, Then i allow my prompts reach me organically with ease and i just go with the flow. Try it! and you’ll understand if that sounds crazy to you.

For my first Public journal/blog i wanted to share more around why i am doing this, i want you to get a feel for the real me so i have tailored my journal prompts in more of a list and i’m going to answer them quiz style while i listen to my frequency and get in to the real space out side of my head.

Let’s kick it!

Thinking back to that "Aha!" moment that sparked the birth of SJ Mind and Body. How it influenced my plan?

It was a random ass moment that happened though a journaling session, where i thought a blog would hold me accountable so i would have to keep on keeping on because the journaling was helping! but i’m such an inconstant person that i couldn’t rely on myself to keep it up. I actually did start a blog where i journaled but i only shared it with 2 people after 3 entries i never returned....... It was actually my existing online health business and desire to help inspire other women to take action on making their dreams come to fruition and be the best version of them selfs for no one other then them. See i was sharing my ‘journey’ already but every time i got vulnerable publicly not only did i get this amazing release but i would hear stories and thank you’s from others who could relate in some way and that warmed my heart. BTW heart warming is addictive! I’ve always been. a giver, but i’ve also never felt accepted or like i fit in, when i started to realise that i didn’t have to fit in i just had to be me i knew i had to help on a bigger level and the only way i know how to do that is to share my experiences, Daunting to be so open and vulnerable but also i think and i hope relatable, so this was naturally the next step.

• I have face some challenges in my personal journey, but how have they influenced my approach to holistic health?
• Challenges i have faced in my personal Journey include, Well the whole journey thus far as been a challenge, whilst rewarding its not easy to create change. Iv’e had alot of difficulties with emotional regulation, i still do especially when it come to parenting but i’m alot better then where i was 4+ years ago. Backing myself no matter what the opinion of others may be has also probably been one of my biggest challenges. I Guess knowing that i have alot of blockages emotionally in my self-belief system but all so noticing and reaping the rewards of chipping away that them my “Approach” is that holistic health isn’t one size fits all and it isn’t a race, Its flexible and nurturing and when you choose to see it as that in stead of this “perfectly clean” or “hippy” or “health freak” thing then you will truly begin to elevate the frequency your mind and body.
• I can remember the instance where journaling, meditation or gratitude practises played a significant role in your healing process.
• Yep, i sure can! One time i was on a team training for my online biz and Kimberly lead us out with a beautiful Meditation i can’t even remember what it was for i think it might have been to visualise and set intentions but anyway i released this belief i had that i was never going to amount to anything basically, because of my childhood programming, but there was this one moment in my life that that belief really set its self in stone. I can tell you all the details but long story short i told a very very close friend of mine that i wanted to study something and she said to me, that sounds great but you wont sick it out you never do.... that broke me! But she was right, i never stuck anything out i always quit when it gets too hard but it wasn’t because i couldn’t its because of that belief that i always stopped before i could prove that thought wrong because that would mean change for the better yes, but thats the thing about anxiety and being afraid of change or the unknown it can be crippling. Releasing this or pin pointing that moment when i just stopped even trying helped me to realise that even if i don’t stick things out, that its just. my process and that having the guts to start anything new to begin with thats fucking brave! but i now also know to listen to my intuition not my bullshit ego because anything that give you peace, or happiness is worth pushing through that “fear”.
• How do i balance parenthood, travel, and the demands of building my brand?
• hahaha I don’t Balance anything! i’m all or nothing! Parenting is my biggest challenges in life and i have come to terms with the fact that for me to enjoy parenting and for my very demanding and interactive kids to life a happy, loving life then they need to be my number one priority. But this Brand along with the work that i do gives me so much purpose and passion that working on building it an my community is my number one priority when they are alseep. then occasionally i sleep. As for travel that is just life for us now i find i drop off working between the constant moving like when we are in a new destination everyday because its just easier not to work plus i find being in the car all day exhausting and un inspiring.
• In what ways has vulnerability positively impacted my life?
• It’s brought me closer to people who maybe didn’t realise or understand those parts of me. It’s help other women who relate when i have done it publicly, Its helped me to understand part of myself better along with releasing thoughts and emotions.
• What does holistic health mean to me, and how does it manifest in my daily life?
• It manifest by being open to seeking gratitude through out the days even in the moment when its hard to. Its consuming everything in a healthier form where possible. it’s being a positive impact, being present, intentional and Authentic. Its nurturing the soul, the body and the mind.
• Reflecting on a moment when i felt the most authentic and true to myself.
• when i stopped taking part in judgement gossip, fake non meaningful conversations, when i stopped holding back my truth in fear of upsetting people or being judged. ok i still like a bit of gossip who doesn’t! but my circle is small these days like really fucking small a semi circle if you will, the gossip isn’t harmful.

So there you have it, my interview style Blog, the next one wont be as formal and will most likely be as hectic and my brain But I want to once again thank you for jumping on board the SJ Mind and Body rollercoaster – having you here seriously lights me up.

As we dive into this crazy ride, celebrating the real, imperfect, and wonderfully chaotic sides of life, I'd love for you to stick around. Hit that subscribe button for my "monthly wellness whispers" – it's like a backstage pass to recipes, travel stories, wellness hacks, and a sneak peek into the beautifully messy adventure waiting for us. Your company is pure gold, and I'm buzzing with excitement for the epic journey ahead.

If i can send one message to anyone who may be struggling in any area of their life or life in general then i want you to know you are not alone. Cliché absolutely but true, Alone is a feeling not a reality, come and connect with me with our Free FB community at the Mind & Body Wellness Collective where everyone is welcome and we share all things Mindset health and wellness.

Until next time legends <3