Reading Time: 4 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women to build a strong Foundation of Wellbeing: One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. How Do Our Thoughts Affect Our Health? When it comes to the mind and body, what we think and feel can directly impact our health. Negative thinking can cause…
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Conflict Management at Work: A Guild for Professionalism
Reading Time: 4 minutesEach day, you dress the part and demonstrate your skills as you advance in your career. Yet, there’s always that one colleague who pushes your limits, tempting you to respond unprofessionally. You know giving in could harm your career and even risk legal trouble. Despite your attempts to address the issue, your concerns remain unheard. You know that you could go to HR, but does this annoyance rise to the level of human resources and possibly the senior leadership? Have you done enough to quell the issue? Every day you…
Read MoreThe Cumulative Effect of Small Unhealthy Habits
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s often the small, seemingly insignificant habits that add up over time and lead to long-term health consequences. Whether it’s grabbing a sugary snack here and there or skipping your workout “just this once,” these decisions may seem harmless at the moment but can have a compounding effect on your well-being. We often don’t think of these small choices as dangerous because they don’t show immediate results. However, over time, consistent neglect in areas such as diet, exercise, or sleep can build into much bigger problems, including chronic fatigue, weight…
Read MoreWhy Is Living in Chaos So Addicting?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women to build a strong Foundation of Wellbeing: One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Are People In Your World Sending You Into Overdrive? In the hustling rhythm of modern life, it’s easy to get your body’s stress response stuck in overdrive. The sympathetic…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Managing Stress: A Path to a Balanced Life
Reading Time: 4 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Dr. Ann Hester to provide another commentary in a series. The Dr. Ann Hester Commentaries Stress is an inevitable part of life. Whether it stems from work responsibilities, family demands, or the unexpected challenges that arise daily, stress finds a way to influence our lives. While it’s easy to view stress as a purely negative force, it can be a motivator in small doses, sharpen our focus, and enhance…
Read MoreLooking for Calm in the Chaos?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women to build a strong Foundation of Wellbeing: One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. 5 Ways to Keep Calm in Turbulent Times As we know, it’s not easy to keep calm in turbulent times, but being able to stay level-headed under pressure is a critical skill…
Read MoreWake Up Happy Like the Birds!
Reading Time: 3 minutesWelcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Next time you’re awake at 4AM, odds are good that a bunch of crazy birds are whooping it up with trills, melodies and crescendos. You’re witnessing a phenomenon called the dawn…
Read MoreHow Your Apparel Influences Your Attitude
Reading Time: 4 minutes Welcome to the latest edition of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and guide to others, as well as founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to help others make forward progress towards living their best lives! Are You What You Wearing? When you’re feeling down, a positive saying can turn your frown upside down. The power of positive self-talk can make a hard day manageable, and an okay day even better. So if you need a little motivation, check out these…
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