Affirmations are short, positive statements that can help shift your mindset, focus your thoughts, and nurture self-belief. They are a simple yet powerful tool to support your healing journey and overall well-being. While affirmations do not replace therapy, medical treatment, or professional guidance, they can complement these approaches by helping you stay centered, reduce stress, and reinforce positive mental habits.

When I got sick, I started meditating. At first, it was really weird because I was truly the most restless person in the world. Inner peace? Balance? Not a chance. That’s why it was so hard for me. I also wrote a chapter about it in my book "Miss Sunshine & der böse Wolf, Mit Achtsamkeit zu einem gesünderen Leben" and interviewed a meditation teacher. Over time, I got better and better, and now I actually look forward to my meditation sessions.

Your nervous system is the hidden powerhouse behind every thought, movement, and feeling. By paying attention to its signals and supporting it with mindfulness, gentle movement, proper nutrition, rest, and therapeutic guidance when needed, you can restore balance, resilience, and long term well being. Every small step counts, so start today and give your nervous system the care it deserves.

Recently, I embarked on an Ayurveda Coach training program, and it has been an eye-opening journey into an ancient philosophy that views health not as the absence of disease but as a balanced state of body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda, which comes from the Sanskrit words Ayus, meaning life, and Veda, meaning knowledge, literally translates to the knowledge of life. Originating over 5,000 years ago in India, it is one of the oldest holistic healing systems in the world.

Anyone who has read my personal story knows that I started a Yin Yoga teacher training. Last year, I went through a phase where I had constant back pain and didn’t really know where it was coming from. Every time I did Pilates or my regular yoga exercises, the tension would get worse. So, I browsed on YouTube and found a wonderful Yin Yoga channel. The exercises felt so good. Not only did I find peace, but with regular practice, I was able to improve my back pain and feel mor

What does mindfulness actually mean, and how can we truly integrate it into our daily lives? Mindfulness is the conscious awareness of the present moment without judgment. It comes from the Buddhist tradition, but it has also gained significance in Western psychology and therapy.