Tag: MS awareness

The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Wellness Story

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutes  Igniting Your Dynamic Self: What Lies Beneath Your Wellness Story? When we think about wellness, we tend to think about the things we can see and measure. How we eat, how much we move, whether we are sleeping well, the medications we take, the appointments we make, and the routines we try to follow. We become accustomed to looking outside ourselves for the next thing that might help us feel better. After living with Multiple Sclerosis for four decades, I know that world very well. I have spent much…

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Own Your Time: The Empowering Practice of Solitude

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Wendy Bjork, MS Mentor and Founder of HeartsOf Wellness.com   Learning to Lunch Alone: Reflecting on Life with MS Through the Power of Solitude When was the last time you took yourself to lunch? I don’t mean rushing through a drive-thru or eating alone at your desk while answering emails. I mean an intentional, nourishing lunch—by yourself, for yourself—where your only job is to be fully present with you. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), we often navigate a life of appointments, treatments, side effects, and unexpected physical or emotional shifts.…

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How Simplicity and Self-Advocacy Can Transform Your Life

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutesWendy Bjork—international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker, and founder of HeartsOfWellness.com. Known as the MS Mentor, Wendy is on a mission to empower women living with Multiple Sclerosis to create a solid Foundation of Wellbeing—One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. Diagnosed at just 15, Wendy has lived with MS for over 35 years. Her personal journey has revealed the many gaps in care and support faced by women with chronic conditions. Now, she’s committed to helping bridge those gaps and guide others toward a more empowered, fulfilling life.  …

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