Wellness
What I Learned From Kristen Bell at BOLD
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Kristen Bell (yes, the Veronica Mars eek!) graced the stage at our annual MINDBODY BOLD Conference in Birkenstocks. And to be perfectly honest, her authentic approach to life—and non-existent balance—was a breath of fresh air.
From openly discussing her mental health to acknowledging “everyone struggles with shit,” Kristen’s view on wellness didn’t have to do with just running a business, but running with all the “stuff” that comes your way. She reminded us that it’s not always greener on the other side of the Hollywood sign.
Nothing short of funny and inspiring, here are three things I learned from one of my favorite Hollywood stars!
It’s okay to cry.
When Kristen took the stage, she immediately addressed the palpable energy of the audience—and that she was most likely going to cry at some point during the interview. The best part? She did—and made no apologies for it. To Kristen, shedding tears isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s embracing an emotional response. Crying is part of who she is, and it’s part of who we all are. “I’m not out of control, and I’m having an emotion that’s real and authentic to me, so why would you judge me for it?” Well said, Kristen.
Know your limits.
Saying “no” is no easy feat—especially for Kristen (and myself). Like this mom, actress, entrepreneur, humanitarian (the list goes on) put it, that palm sweat-inducing action is something that takes time to learn and accept. By acknowledging that you need to look after yourself to be there for everything—and everyone—else is something we all need a lesson in. Let those negative connotations go and do what’s good and right for you!
“Balance is such a four-letter word…”
...and shocking, it doesn’t exist. Being present and forgetting this ideology of balance is one point Kristen addressed multiple times, driving home the importance of “accepting where I am in the moment.” Whether it’s through meditation, learning to say no, working or spending time with yourself, throwing balance out the window only helped Kristen connect deeper with herself. I am starting to rethink how I use the “b” word and how I can eliminate this term and the expectations that come with it during my everyday life. Balance and presence is a personal journey, and the path is winding—and can be exhausting. Or maybe I am still out of breath from that morning HIIT class.
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