Welcome to The Wellbeing Blog: Your Journey Starts Here

Welcome to The Wellbeing Blog

A practical, inspiring resource to help you design a life that feels good to live.

Looking to feel more grounded, energized, and in control of your wellbeing? You’re in the right place.

With over 280 posts and counting, The Wellbeing Blog offers expert insights, real-life strategies, and sustainable tools to support your health, mindset, and lifestyle. Whether you’re just beginning or building on an existing routine, this guide will help you get the most out of your time here.

How the Blog Is Organized

 

The Wellbeing Blog is built around the “Life Compass” model from Designing Your Life by Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. This simple but powerful framework breaks life into four key areas:

• Health

• Work

• Love

• Play

This structure helps you reflect on the full picture of your life—not just the busy parts—and gives the blog a clear and intuitive flow.

✅ Step 1: Assess Your Life

 

Before diving in, take a moment to check in with yourself. Rate each area of your compass (Health, Work, Love, Play) on a scale of 1–5, where 5 means “needs attention.”

Write down your scores—they’ll help you choose where to begin and give you a reference point to track your progress over time.

🔍 How to Use This Blog

 

Think of this blog as your wellbeing lab:

• Use the search or menu to explore topics that interest you

• Apply insights in real time using design thinking principles—test, learn, adjust

• Revisit regularly as your life evolves

You’ll find expert advice, links to trusted resources, and reflections to support real, lasting change.

💡 Looking for more structure?

The Achievable Plan Daily Planner & Guide—created by Shannon—is a practical tool to help you stay organized, focused, and aligned. Available on Amazon. Links for US and Canada.

🩺 Why We Talk About Healthcare

 

Healthcare is essential to wellbeing—and often overwhelming to navigate. With a background as a healthcare executive and consultant, Shannon offers clarity around how systems work and how to access support.

Many posts also feature insights from Shannon’s network of professionals, including:

• Physicians

• Therapists

• Chiropractors

• Acupuncturists

These contributors help explain their roles and how they can support your wellbeing journey.

🚀 Step 2: Start Exploring

 

Browse the menus or search for a topic you care about. Not sure where to start?
We recommend reading:

👉 Why You Should Do an Annual Self-Care Assessment
👉 Take the Self-Care Survey

🤝 Connect with the Community

 

While comments are disabled to limit spam, you’re invited to engage and share your journey on social media.

Follow Pilates & and Shannon Smith Living via the links in the footer—and invite a friend to join you.

Prefer real-time connection?

Join a virtual class or attend a Studio session to connect with like-minded people through movement and shared goals. Refer to the Schedule.

You can even create a custom class for your workplace or event.

✉️ Stay Connected

 

Subscribe to our newsletter Shannon Smith Living and get:

• Weekly wellness insights

• New workouts

• Exclusive offers

• Updates on Community Mat classes

Delivered on the first Monday of the month. Don’t see it in your inbox? Check your spam or promotions folder just in case.

📝 Step 3: Sign Up Free

 

When you create your free account below, you’ll receive a welcome email with links to help you get started. It’s a small step that sets you up for meaningful change.

 

💬 Want to Contribute?

 

If you’re a professional interested in contributing to the blog, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send:

• Your name and credentials

• A link to your website or professional profile

• A brief outline of your proposed topic

Use the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page.

Your journey to better balance, clarity, and wellbeing starts here. Welcome.

Let’s take the next step—together.