Change Your Environment, Change Your Health

If you feel tired, foggy, or “off” and can’t explain why, it might not just be stress or age.

It could be your environment.

Long days indoors. Screens instead of sunsets. Fast food instead of fresh. Concrete instead of trees. Over time, this combo is a recipe that will drain your energy and increase anxiety, reduce your ability to focus, and can even make you lose some of your lust for life.

Cultivating a healthy environment isn’t just about recycling or being “eco-friendly” (although practicing the "3Rs" is a powerful part of your personal well-being too)...

Small shifts in your daily surroundings can start to change big things.

I was reminded what a huge impact spending time in nature can have last summer when I got to spend three weeks walking around Italy with my longtime friend LeeAnn. We were outdoors almost all day, every day—basically only going inside to sleep and shower.

We ate fresh, locally-grown food outdoors, the way Italians have done for generations. We walked cobblestone streets, wandered tiny villages, and shared slow meals under open skies.

With each day spent outdoors, I noticed things shifting in subtle ways...

Physically, I felt stronger and lighter.

Mentally, my mind felt clear and calm.

Emotionally, I felt more joyful and hopeful.

And the wonder and awe of looking across vast, beautiful landscapes has always felt like something of a spiritual experience for me.

My heart felt open and free.

Plus, sharing all of this with a dear friend nurtured our relationship in a way that no text thread ever could.

It all reminded me of the core message of the Optimal Living series: that all aspects of your well-being are interconnected. When you nurture one area—like your environment—it ripples into your body, mind, emotions, spirit, and even your relationships too.

If you’re longing for more energy, peace, and joy—

...but your days are filled with screens, stale air, and rushed meals—your environment is at least one part of the quiet culprits working against you.

But obviously we can't just jet off to Italy every time we need some fresh air.

So instead, watch "Healthy Environment" now to explore how small changes in finding time to spend outside, sourcing what you eat, and in how you relate to the Earth can gently transform your whole life, right here at home, starting today:

In this final episode of the Optimal Living series, you’ll discover:

☑ how nature enhances learning, cognition, and self-esteem

☑ why your surroundings affect mood, focus, and stress

☑ timeless wisdom about nurturing your relationship with the earth

☑ a key to living the good life every day that’s also good for the planet

If you’re curious about how to create a more aligned, nature-connected life, and ready to learn simple, science-backed ways to feel better in your body and support the planet, this episode is for you.

Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple, and start to build your plan to design a life—including an environment—that you truly love.

xo

Kelly