I have always been massively interested in the wellness industry. I remember spending my teenage years reading the (now defunct) Zest magazine like it was my bible. It was there that I found out about Cherry Good which is now my ultimate favourite juice drink! My problem was always that I felt that the most important message in these magazine was always thin is in. thin is in. TO BE HEALTHY YOU HAVE TO BE THIN.
As with anything that has gone mainstream, especially in the blog world I think that people are stressing themselves out trying to do EVERYTHING to make themselves subscribe to the wellness industry. While I was on holiday I read this fantastic book, The Wellness Syndrome, which talks about how it has seeped into every aspect of our lives. How people have become obsessed with tracking their bodies like machines. How we seem to wear stress and less sleep as badges of honour, when actually wellness is about nourishing your body.
And so this series was born.
As someone who works night shifts and lives with fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety and depression my "wellness goals" may not be on the traditional spectrum. I understand that every single body is different and everyone's priorities are different. Throughout this series I am going to talk about things I have done for my personal wellness journey, but this is the promise I make to you all:
- I will never mention numbers such as weight or calories.
- I will try my up most not to use ableist language
- I will never advocate a one size fits all approach
- I will never promote anything that I don't personally use.
So there you have it. I really hope you enjoy this series as its something I feel really passionate about writing!
Charlotte Lucy
You were so right when you said that I was going to love the new content on your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect approach to wellness and health for me and I'm looking forward to reading all about your own take on it especially when I'm trying to make a few changes to look after my body, not punish it.
V <3
http://sirvikalot.wordpress.com
Thank you Hun! At the moment I'm thinking it's going to be every other week but eventually I'd like to make it a weekly post ☺️
DeleteOooh, great start Charlotte. I really like this, especially your focus on wellness as nornone thing but a series of holistic and interconnected focuses. I'm looking forward to hearing more and learning a thing or three! X
ReplyDeleteThank you Hun 💕
DeleteI love seeing peoples goals and personal things like this! I agree with the whole scales issue, I don't have any at uni and it's so much better! looking forward to the series xx
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www.teawithgi.com
Thank you x
DeleteWELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!! I've missed your posts so much!
ReplyDeleteI really like the photo you've used on this one but I'm more excited about what you've said. I think these things are all massively important to general wellbeing and I threw my scales out when I moved two months ago which has massively helped my self-image because I am no longer concerned about pointless numbers.
Rebecca, libfemblog.com xo
Thank you gorgeous! I have so many ideas!
ReplyDeleteHey Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteReally refreshing to see someone being so transparent about how/what they plan to blog about. I have a lot of these goals myself - particularly the ableist language. I constantly need to check myself, but I'm slowly getting there and amending my vocabulary.
The one size fits all is an awesome point - I think because we blog from such personal places, it's easy to forget that not everyone is 'like me' and will deffo be taking this on board.
H xx