There is no doubt that our physical wellness directly affects our mental state. When you're physically unwell, you're often feeling mentally exhausted, anxious or unhappy. When you're physically active, it has been scientifically proven to increase your "happy hormones" and make you feel happier, prouder and lowers anxiety and depression. But where can we make small, tangible changes to increase our physical wellness?

 The Optimal Living Summit team has put together five small...

We are so excited to be launching our Online Wellness Programs THIS WEEK to help people build and maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle! These programs are tools, a new way of looking at your life and evaluating and re-evaluating all aspects of your wellness.

One of the programs we are excited to launch is our 8 Steps to Wellness Online Retreat. This program has been created to guide people towards a healthy lifestyle. This program will help you find balance in all areas of your well-being.

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Balance is something many of us often don’t consider on a day-to-day basis. Now more than ever, it’s so important to consistently check in with ourselves and achieve that much-needed wellness. But what exactly is the balance?

Balance is the overall current state of your mind and body and learning how to live a life with joy, fulfillment, and optimal health experience. We have to start looking at ourselves on a deeper level for us to make these changes within ourselves. Balance...

“Whatever you fear most has no power, it is your fear that has the power” – Oprah Winfrey.

As we continue to celebrate women this month and the impact they have in our world, we feel inspired and empowered to do the same. Women are capable of doing anything and we see those achievements more and more every day.

Most recently, we watched Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd become the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire. She created a vision and a voice that is...

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on the 8th of March. It is a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of the women in our lives and those around the world. The month of March is about women, female empowerment, and gender diversity.  Females are breaking barriers, building relationships, and more young women see a future filled with opportunities and possibilities. 

When we hear the words “female...

The month of February: Black History Month and Inclusivity (We see you and respect you )

The Optimal Living Summit proudly represents people - no matter their race, no matter how they identify, or no matter what their abilities. We are a fully inclusive family.

We believe that the month of February is a significant month to remember and celebrate marginalized voices that have struggled for equality and civil rights. The month of February reminds us that there is, unfortunately, still...

Like so many, we at Optimal Living Summit are so excited to say goodbye to 2020. It was a year filled with the unknown. We were all forced to re-evaluate ourselves, our lives, our goals and our commitments. We were able to pivot our community and provide even more support for our OLS Family virtually. We are so proud that you are part of our family and want to wish you a Happy New Year! 

With a New Year upon us and a new month, we're excited to start fresh. We're going to focus on new...

 The holiday season is upon us, and we don’t have to tell you that the holidays feel a little different this year. It’s been a long and challenging year, and we know we can expect some of the same in 2021. So, how do we find our joy this holiday season? This is weighing heavy on our minds and our hearts, as we know so many people are struggling this year, especially during the holidays. In an effort to bring wellness to our lives this holiday season, let’s celebrate the...

Yeah, we said it! We’re celebrating 2020. You might be thinking “WTF?!” and we certainly understand that reaction. But here’s the thing – 2020 has been unlike any other year, in so many ways. Sure, it’s been hard. Okay, REALLY hard. Many of us have struggled with increased stress and anxiety, significant losses, overwhelm, and loneliness. 2020 has challenged us and taken from us, but we’re stubborn and we refuse to let it defeat us. 

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