The nervous system is broken into two parts: the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. Most of us have learned that the autonomic nervous system (ANS) gives us "fight or flight" vs "rest and digest" responses to our experiences. The ANS actually is composed of many more states beyond just rest and digest versus fight or flight. These nervous system responses are adaptive, functional, and exist because of our own system's loving desire to protect us.

The wellness industry has the potential to be majorly beneficial to society.

At the same time, the booming wellness world also has the potential to do plenty of harm when presented in ways untrue to the roots and original intentions.

Let’s go deeper into the “trends” and strive to actually create inclusive and genuine practices.

A major pillar of Imperfectly Well is the anti-perfectionist attitude towards health. “All or nothing” thinking can be observed in diet culture, in gym culture, and in beauty standards. True wellness honors and respects balance, diversity, and all things being human.

So, let’s dive into deeper well-being together. Let’s stay balanced, kind to ourselves, and kind to others. Let’s tune into the history of these holistic modalities that we love so much. Let’s allow ourselves to be imperfect!