Why Mindfulness and Balance Are the Keys to Your Wellness Journey

Liz Kaisinger Author

Discover how mindfulness and balance in body, mind, and spirit create lasting wellness and help you reset your energy for a healthier life.

Why Mindfulness and Balance Are the Keys to Your Wellness Journey

Let’s be honest—life can get overwhelming. Stress piles up, and before you know it, you’re stuck on autopilot, reacting to everything instead of really responding. And that constant state of stress? It wears us down—mentally, physically, emotionally, even spiritually and energetically.

I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, especially while reading The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. The book dives into self-sabotage, and one idea really hit home: You are the variable in your growth. It’s not the problems or challenges themselves that make you stronger—it’s how you choose to respond and adapt.

You don’t have to change how you see the world, but changing how you behave in it? That’s where the magic happens.

What Are Principles, and Why Do They Matter?

Wiest talks about something called principles—these are the solid, unchanging truths that can guide your life. Think of principles as the foundation you build on. They’re different from values, which are personal and subjective. Principles are universal and objective.

For example, a principle might be something like “eat nourishing food every day.” It’s simple, but when you stick to it, it leads to better health over time.

Here’s the thing: inspiration and motivation only take us so far. Without principles, we’re stuck in cycles of doing the same things that don’t serve us, over and over again. Principles are about the little things we do consistently that add up to real, lasting change.

Why Mindfulness Is So Important

This is where mindfulness comes in. Mindfulness is all about paying attention—really noticing what’s happening inside and around you without judgment. It’s about creating space between what happens and how you respond.

When you practice mindfulness, even just for a few minutes a day, you start to catch yourself when you’re slipping into old habits or reacting out of stress. You get a chance to pause and ask, “Is this really how I want to respond?”

It’s not about instant fixes or quick wins. It’s about building a steady, reliable way to live that supports your goals and your wellbeing.

Stress and Why Mindfulness Helps

We all know stress isn’t good for us, but did you know it actually messes with your body’s systems in a big way? When you’re stressed, your body goes into fight-or-flight mode, flooding you with stress hormones. That’s great if you’re running from danger, but not so great if it’s happening all day long.

Mindfulness helps switch on your body’s “rest and digest” mode—the part that calms you down and helps you heal. When you take a mindful breath or check in with your body, it tells your brain, “Hey, it’s okay. We’re safe.”

And beyond that, mindfulness helps you see your thoughts and feelings clearly. Instead of getting caught up in stress or negative self-talk, you learn to observe and choose a different path.

What We’re Doing in the Reset Your Energy with Mindfulness Challenge

Right now, I’m leading a group through the Reset Your Energy with Mindfulness May 2025 Challenge, and it’s been incredible to see how just a few minutes of daily mindfulness can start to shift everything.

Here’s how it works:

Week 1: 

• We focus on mindfulness of the breath. It’s simple but powerful—learning to ground yourself in the present moment and ease stress

Week 2: 

• We explore mindful awareness of thoughts and emotions. This helps you spot patterns that hold you back and start to shift them.

Week 3: 

• We bring it all together with mindful action and intention—building small habits that align with your values and principles.

Each day, there’s a short guided practice and a little reflection to help you tune in. Plus, we come together for a live group/replays of longer sessions to connect and support each other.

Why This Matters for You

The real win here is learning to live from a place of response instead of reaction. That means when life throws curveballs, you’re not just spinning your wheels or falling into old patterns. You’re choosing how to move forward—calmly, clearly, and with purpose.

Mindfulness helps you figure out what you truly value, so you can start living those values every day. It helps you build principles that support your health, your happiness, and your growth.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

If you’re tired of feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this challenge is a gentle way to reset and start fresh. You don’t need any experience with mindfulness or meditation—just a willingness to show up for yourself and try something new.

Together, we’ll take small steps that add up to big changes. And you’ll have a supportive community cheering you on every step of the way.

Ready to Reset Your Energy and Take Back Your Power?

If this sounds like what you need right now, I’d love for you to join us in the Reset Your Energy with Mindfulness May 2025 Challenge. It’s a chance to slow down, tune in, and build habits that truly support your wellbeing. It’s never too late to get started!

Sign up here and let’s start this journey together. Just use the code RESET at check out and get lifetime access to the program for just $21.
https://www.rootgrowthrivewellness.com/courses/reset-your-energy-in-21-days

Thanks for being here and for caring about your wellness. Remember, lasting change doesn’t happen overnight—it starts with a single mindful moment.