Beginners Guide to Embracing a Natural Wellness Lifestyle
Natural wellness is a popular buzzword these days, but what does it really mean? At its core, natural wellness refers to a holistic approach to health that focuses on using natural methods to support the body's innate ability to heal and thrive. This includes everything from mindful movement and nourishing food to natural supplements and essential oils. 

If you're considering embracing a more natural way of life but don't know where to start, here are a few steps to take to know when you're ready to begin a natural wellness lifestyle.

1. Assess your current lifestyle. The first step to transitioning to a natural wellness lifestyle is to take a clear-eyed look at your current habits and lifestyle choices. This includes everything from what you eat to how you manage stress to how much you move your body. From there, you can identify areas where you might be able to make some positive changes. * I have a great Wellness Assessment tool to help you with this! 

2. Set goals. Once you have a sense of where you're starting from, it's time to think about where you want to go. What are your health goals? What do you want to achieve through natural wellness? Whether you're looking to manage a chronic condition, boost your energy levels, or simply feel more balanced, setting concrete goals can help you stay motivated and focused.

3. Educate yourself. One of the keys to success with natural wellness is to arm yourself with knowledge. This means researching different natural supplements, essential oils and other remedies that might be beneficial for your goals or concerns. There's no one-size-fits-all solution in natural wellness, so it's important to be open to trying new things and experimenting to find what works best for you. * My team and I can help you with this! Take advantage of our collective education and experience when you join so that you can skip that often overwhelming research step. 

4. Start small. When it comes to beginning a natural wellness lifestyle, it's important to start small and build from there. This might mean incorporating a natural supplement or essential oil into your daily routine, or committing to preparing more fresh, whole foods at home. By focusing on small, manageable changes, you'll be more likely to stick with them. * I will help you come up with a doable plan that will not overwhelm you OR break your budget. 

5. Create a support system. Transitioning to a natural wellness lifestyle can be challenging, especially if your family and friends aren't on board. That's why it's important to create a supportive community around you. This might include finding like-minded friends or connecting with others online who are also interested in natural wellness. Joining a community like Simply Oils (my group of Young Living Brand Partners and Customers) can provide ongoing support and resources to help you on your wellness journey.

Incorporating natural wellness practices into your daily routine can be a powerful way to support your overall health and well-being. By taking these steps to assess your current lifestyle, set goals, educate yourself, start small, and create a supportive community, you'll be on your way to living a more natural and holistic life.

I'm here to support and guide you all along the way. Your first step is to go my home page to ask for my free guide "5 Steps to Healthier Living". Once we connect there, we'll customize your next steps with you and support you as you slowly begin making simple changes. You've got this! 








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✨ My blog exists because I know what it feels like to keep everything jumbled in your head — like a messy pile of clothes you can’t sort through.

 Writing it all down brings clarity, calm, and sometimes even healing answers I didn’t know I was looking for.


Honestly, that’s why I keep showing up to write — it helps me make sense of things. 

 Even if you have no intentions of ever publishing your work, I highly recommend writing stuff down. It doesn't have to be a literary masterpiece or even full, grammatically correct sentences... just dump those random thoughts onto paper... you'll see what I mean.

*This blog centers the GenX experience, simply because that’s the lens I live through—but anyone looking for connection, natural wellness, grief support, or a little real-talk in this messy stage of life is more than welcome.

Hi! I'm AJ Flanagan.

 
Hey there — I’m AJ.

I’m an empty-nester and a widow who had a wake-up call about the hidden toxins in everyday products most of us grew up using. Our parents didn’t know. We didn’t know either. But once you start paying attention, it’s hard to ignore.

Life shifted in 2018 when my husband, Eric, was diagnosed with leukemia — and again in 2023 when we faced a second cancer diagnosis. Supporting him through treatment changed how we looked at just about everything, including how we cared for our home, our bodies, and our day-to-day routines.
We didn’t aim for perfection or extremes. We focused on simple, meaningful changes — reducing toxic load in our home, choosing better ingredients, prioritizing nourishing food, and building calmer rhythms into daily life. Tools like aromatherapy, music, meditation, and intentional rest became part of how we coped and stayed grounded.

Caring for Eric deepened my commitment to living well — not as a trend, but as a way of showing up with intention and grace, even in the hard seasons.

Now I share our story, the lessons we learned, the small changes that made a big difference, and how I'm moving forward. My hope is to make wellness feel more approachable, less overwhelming, and rooted in real life — especially for anyone who wants healthier options without pressure or perfection.

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