Developing a consciousness of self will help you understand what specific needs support your overall wellness. Thisrequires observing what you feel, think and yearn for.

You. A remarkable, complex being filled with thoughts, feelings, patterns and desires. There is a world of knowledge and understanding to gain when you choose to become aware. Before we begin developing your roadmap to wellness, you will need to understand how to observe and reflect. After all, your wellness ritual should address your needs. You must have a working knowledge of what feels helpful for your growth and healing.

Self awareness is having knowledgeabout the way you think, feel andbehave. This level of self wisdom is cultivated as you are presented with time to observe and reflect on your inner world.

Phase #1 OBSERVE Take note of what you feel and think during everyday experiences, i.e. observe how you respond to an internal cue to rest or thoughts that surface after a disagreement with your partner. Collect notes in a journal.

Although reflection can bring up painful memories andexperiences, learning to re connectwith listening to your desires and needswill bring fruitful awareness.

Phase # 2 REFLECT Once you have observation notes on yourexperiences, reflect on why you felt this wayor what memories the observed thoughtsbring to the surface. Often we are rehearsingold experiences with new characters.Respond by determining what you needbased on what comes up. Apply care.

Our mind gives us the opportunity tochoose how we would like to perceivewhat is happening in our lives and howwe would like to respond. Practices thathelp to slow down our brain's reactivityand fear responses make it easier todiscern what is healthy for us. Presentfocus is where you choose which lovingresponse we need.

In a world of distraction and pushingthrough, we learn to distance ourselvesfrom our body's cues. When it tells usto rest, we do one more thing or whenit reminds us to slow down we speedup. It also houses the memories of ourtrauma + historic survival strategies.You are the caretaker of this mostprecious vessel. You body will showyou the path towards healing if youlisten. Caring for your body builds selfregard, esteem and intuitive sharpness.

Spirituality creates connection with your trueself. The Self above the fear, shame andinternal dialogue. Learning to quiet the innerturbulence makes space for your desire &meaning making.

You are now ready to curate a wellness ritual that feels authentic to you. These arein addition to your therapy journey. While these recommendations are helpful, theyare only a list to choose what best supports your journey. Remember, it's personal.