Author: Wendy Bjork

Why Are There PFAS on My Eyeballs?

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutes  One of the goals in Unlocking Your Greatness is living your best life. In general, we are supposed to be living longer.  The more we learn, the more possible that should be. When there are invisible, harmful chemicals surrounding us it can be challenging..   As I learned about the harmful effects of Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances or PFAS and the dangers of exposure, I upleveled my practices.  I bought new cast iron cookware, stopped using that giant spray can of stain treatment, and added a water filter to…

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This Wasn’t Intended As the Symbol of Health

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutes  We instantly recognize this ancient symbol, The Caduceus as a symbol of medicine.  But the story goes much deeper than I ever imagined. The symbol depicts a staff entwined with two snakes, and surmounted by wings. Although it may seem ironic that destructive creatures like snakes are used to symbolize healing, there is a spiritual and metaphysical history behind the symbol. The Caduceus was originally a staff of Hermes, the Greek messenger God in charge of travel and commerce. Hermes was also the God of medicine. (Nothing to do…

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Why Do the Simple Things Get Difficult?

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Too often, we get caught up in trying to live up to the expectations of others, or trying too hard to meet our own. While this may lead to a certain amount of happiness, it can also cause us to become overwhelmed and anxious. Embracing a life of simplicity creates clarity by removing unnecessary pressures and focusing on what’s most important to you. When we are constantly living in a place of trying to meet expectations, we are typically in a constant state of judgment.  Living in judgment creates…

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4 Tips To Set Your Kid Up for Greatness

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutes  We can’t stop our kids from growing up, but we can prepare them with great tools. My oldest son graduated from high school two years ago, and even though I was aware the day was coming, it still hit me hard.  This kid I carried, nurtured and watched grow into a confident young man was now moving through a huge life transition.  And while I was very proud, realizing he would soon be out of my everyday life hurt my heart. Whether your teen is off to college or…

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Why Should We Care About Forgiveness?

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutes  “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive.  Forgive Everybody.”  – Maya Angelo.   When we desire to live in a space of peace and calm, we need to remember forgiveness is not about the other person.  It’s for us.  It’s how we can create a life of greatness for ourselves. Forgiveness is important for people who have been hurt, abused or harmed in some way. This can include anything from a parent who criticized you growing up to a co-worker who sabotaged a project…

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Shifting the Paradigm of Prom in America

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutes  When you think about your high school prom. What feelings come up?  Do you still remember the stressors leading up to it? Do you still recall who was crowned the king & queen? Maybe you attended and had a great time.  Or maybe you didn’t go, for whatever reason.  But you still remember everyone else going.   Prom is a pivotal event that most people, no matter how old they are, remember the events surrounding it. I remember going to prom and it was fun, but there were so many…

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How Do You Make Change With Cattle?

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutes  The Media has been relentlessly hyper-focused around banking, finances and money lately.  If we allow this to affect us in a negative way, it will only add to our usual amount of daily stresses, which does not help us in living our best life. When we take a step back and realize how the idea of money began, it helps to bring things into perspective.  The fascinating history of the when and how people began using money is an important part of understanding it. There are many different theories…

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The Magic Of Being Like A Butterfly

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring is just around the corner in the northern hemisphere, and while birds are singing and bees are fluttering, butterflies are starting to budge about too. They are a beautiful sight, and there can be many superstitions and folklore surrounding these creatures. The resilience of a butterfly is amazing if you pause and reflect. Their journey from a caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is a dangerous one. The hibernation trip back and forth between climates is treacherous. Yet year after year, they keep showing up for us. Despite their tiny…

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Reversing the Idea of Suicide

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe idea that suicide is a solution to suffering isn’t true. It leaves a trail of broken hearts.   Suicide is an extremely serious problem that affects many lives. It leads to twice as many deaths per year as homicide and is the second leading cause of death in 10-24 years olds. (The leading cause of death is injury from accidents.) According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall in the US, and in 2020 almost 46,000 Americans died by suicide.…

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New Ways to Unlocking Your Greatness

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent 3-Day Summit sponsored by HeartsofWellness.com: Feeling Great Inside + Looking Great Outside just wrapped up in a very successful way! It was a wrap in the final weeks of Women’s history month as well. Wendy Bjork of Hearts of Welllness.com, Dane Boyle, of DaneBoyle.com Life Strategist and Michelle Lewis, of ColorCured.com, color psychology expert and author of “Color Secrets,” were the three well known speakers from the world of wellness coaching. Attendees received many new strategies to optimize their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in completely new ways.…

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