My Journey & The 5 Fundamentals

📌 Focus: Personal experiences, real-life transformations, and insights on applying the 5 Fundamentals.
đź’ˇ Why It Matters:
This category helps humanize CGC Wellness and makes the content relatable and inspiring. By sharing your journey, struggles, and wins, readers connect emotionally and feel encouraged to pursue balance themselves.
📌 What’s Included:
âś” Personal transformation stories.
âś” Lessons from burnout, stress, and growth.
âś” Real-life examples of applying The 5 Fundamentals.

How I Learned to Embrace My Identity Without Fear

For years, I didn’t know how to embrace my identity without fear.I watered myself down to make others comfortable—until I realized hiding was costing me too much. 💭 “Will they still accept me if I show them who I really am?”💭 “Maybe I should just stay quiet.”💭 “I don’t want to seem too much.” But

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How I Keep Going When Progress Feels Slow

When growth felt invisible, I had to learn how to keep going when progress feels slow—especially in the seasons where nothing seemed to move. 💭 “Am I even making a difference?”💭 “Why is this taking so long?”💭 “Maybe I’m doing something wrong.” But I’ve learned that slow isn’t stuck.Growth is still happening, even when I

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How I Learned to Forgive Myself and Move Forward

For years, I didn’t know how to forgive myself.I carried the weight of every mistake I had made—every time I showed up in a way I didn’t like, every decision I questioned, every word I wished I could take back. 💭 “I should have known better.”💭 “Why did I let that happen?”💭 “If I had

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How I Make Space for Quiet in a Busy Life

For a long time, I didn’t know how to make space for quiet in my day.My life was full—of tasks, noise, distractions, and responsibilities.Even when I had time alone, it rarely felt quiet. My mind kept racing. My phone kept buzzing. My body kept moving. 💭 “I don’t have time to slow down.”💭 “There’s always

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How I Started Trusting Myself Again

For a long time, I didn’t know how to start trusting myself again.I second-guessed my decisions, questioned my feelings, and looked to others for approval before I made a move. 💭 “What if I’m wrong again?”💭 “Maybe someone else knows better.”💭 “I don’t want to mess this up.” Every time I ignored my gut, I

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How I Deal With Criticism Without Taking It Personally

For a long time, I didn’t know how to deal with criticism without taking it personally. Even the smallest comment would send me into a spiral of overthinking. Even when someone meant well, I would spiral.I’d overthink every word, replay the moment in my head, and feel like I wasn’t good enough. 💭 “Are they

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How I Found My Voice and Used It With Confidence

For a long time, I struggled to express myself clearly.I didn’t know how to speak up, especially when things felt uncomfortable. But learning how I found my voice changed everything. I thought staying quiet was safer than creating conflict.So I held my tongue, smiled through discomfort, and convinced myself it wasn’t worth the trouble. 💭

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How I Stay True to My Values in Every Relationship

For years, I didn’t know how to stay true to my values while connecting with others.I thought that in order to be accepted, I had to fit in—even if that meant hiding parts of myself. 💭 “What if they don’t like the real me?”💭 “Maybe I should just go along with what they want.”💭 “If

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