5 Tips To Lead A Healthy Life
Health should always be the primary concern for any person. Staying healthy, especially during our COVID-19 pandemic, helps us be better...
Welcome to Our Utopia Global Wellness Blog Posts
Your *wholistic self-care guide to living passionately on purpose,
mind, spirit, & body in relationships.
Posts by Naya Powell (CEO & Founder)
7 Days to Utopia Living
The Utopia Living philosophy believes you can create harmony in all areas of your life *wholistically: mentally, spiritually, physically, relationally, professionally, and financially. I learned at an early age the benefits of self-care, a positive mental attitude, and having spiritual faith.
This blog, 7 Days of Utopia Living, will explore the various ways in which people can practice self-care and elevate their *wholistic health. The blog will host excerpts from my best-selling book, 30 Days to Utopia Living: Unleash Abundance in your Mind, Spirit, Body, & Relationships, and some tidbits of information that can help you achieve a good level of *wholistic health.
Arjun Sheth
- Aug 11, 2021
Tips for Stress Management
Stress has many adverse effects on a person’s health. It can lead to significant heart problems, mental issues, headaches, insomnia, and...
Naya Powell & Arjun Sheth
- Aug 4, 2021
Champions for Mindfulness
Simone Biles is truly a champion for mental health! Biles deserves to be applauded for standing in her truth, bravery, and courage to put...
Arjun Sheth
- Jul 26, 2021
Steps To Improve Your Social Wellness
Social Wellness is a cornerstone of wholistic health. It involves having good relations and creating new friendships. By doing so, a...
Arjun Sheth
- Jul 19, 2021
Leadership Training For High School Students In The Gambia
Leadership is born through guidance and inspiration... As we continue to look at the various programs initiated by The Woman Boss (TWB)...
Arjun Sheth
- Jul 12, 2021
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs In The Gambia To Become Mindful Leaders
Where sisterhood is rooted in purpose and impact... For the last two weeks, Utopia SGW founder and CEO Naya F. Powell traveled to The...
catac3a
- Aug 2
Self-Care: The Key to Inner Growth
Self-care. Inner Growth. Wellness. We hear these buzzwords often but are they as easily attainable as they seem?
Life pulls us in so many different directions that we often neglect ourselves. The very things that fuel our joy and nourish our spirit are usually the first things we pull away from when we feel overloaded.
It can be difficult to develop the inner strength and resilience needed to weather the ups and downs of life. But, investing in our personal well-being, b
catac3a
- Apr 20
4 Proven Benefits of Self-Love Affirmations
Affirmations can have positive effects on our self-esteem, habits, personal image, and quality of life. While many of us struggle with negative thought patterns about ourselves; using affirmations can help shift negative perspectives into life-giving thoughts. Here are 4 benefits of daily affirmations: 1. Better overall health "Self-affirmations have been shown to decrease health-deteriorating stress." (Sherman et al., 2009; Critcher & Dunning, 2015) If you are curious about
catac3a
- Apr 4
5 Self-Care Tips for the Body and Soul
Self-care is not selfish. If you want to make sure that you are giving your all and being your best self at work or with loved ones, you've got to feel your best. So, here are some strategies to invest in your self-care: 1. Connect and check in with yourself Like any relationship, the one we have with ourselves requires time and commitment to building. Start by asking yourself simple questions, like "How do I feel right now?". Tune into your body and notice what it’s telling
catac3a
- Feb 28
5 Daily Acts of Self-Love & Self-Care
The way we treat ourselves directly reflects what we get back from the universe. That's why we should always approach life with inward kindness, peace, confidence, and care for ourselves. There are many nourishing and meaningful acts of self-love or appreciation, from the simplest things, like a walk in the park or having a long bath. These acts may not be too complex or complicated, but they demonstrate an acceptance and commitment to taking care of ourselves and can serve t
catac3a
- Feb 21
4 Simple Ways of How to Practice Emotional Self-Care
It is undeniable that self-care is essential in our life for a general sense of well-being and happiness. While this is all very true, not many people may know that there is more than one domain. For example, there is your emotional self-care, which means identifying your emotional needs, paying attention to them, and nurturing those feelings constantly. This is a critical practice that helps us feel satisfied and happy emotionally in the long run.
Unfortunately, many peop
catac3a
- Feb 10
5 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Each year, 10 million people are diagnosed with dementia around the world. While there is currently no cure for the condition, scientists have been researching the disease for decades and came to the conclusion that prevention is key. A few lifestyle changes, from the foods you eat to the way you deal with stress, could seriously make the difference in helping you reduce the risk factors. Here are the top ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease by adjusting your lifestyle or habi
catac3a
- Feb 10
5 Ways to Elevate Your Mental Health!
Most of us have strategies for taking care of our physical health. For example, most of us brush our teeth, feed ourselves, and sleep regularly. We reach out to our doctor about pains or concerns, and we manage treatment or preventive measures related to any ongoing problems with prescriptions, over-the-counter treatments, or through daily activities like stretching. We need to do the same with our mental health. Below you will find five simple tips to show your mental self-c
Arjun Sheth
- Aug 18, 2021
5 Tips To Lead A Healthy Life
Health should always be the primary concern for any person. Staying healthy, especially during our COVID-19 pandemic, helps us be better in all aspects of our lives. Unhealthy habits can severely affect our work, social circles, and even our emotions. Remaining healthy does not simply mean working on our physical body by exercising and eating well. It also means caring for our emotions, mental energy, building meaningful relationships, and understanding ourselves through medi
Arjun Sheth
- Aug 11, 2021
Tips for Stress Management
Stress has many adverse effects on a person’s health. It can lead to significant heart problems, mental issues, headaches, insomnia, and more frequent illnesses. These effects can often lead to poor performance in the workplace and seriously affect your relationships. This makes stress management an important aspect of everyday life. By managing your stress, you can elevate your work, relationships, and health. You can take specific steps that help better manage your stress a
Arjun Sheth
- Jul 5, 2021
8 Guidelines To Cultivate Social Wellness
Social Wellness is a critical dimension of overall wellness. According to the University of California, Davis, it “refers to the relationships we have and how we interact with others. Our relationships can offer support during difficult times. Social wellness involves building healthy, nurturing, and supportive relationships as well as fostering a genuine connection with those around you.” This definition tells us the importance of the social aspect of wellness. Isolation can
Arjun Sheth
- May 24, 2021
Mental Health Through Self-Care
Mental Health issues currently plague the world and these issues have been heightened by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health is something that should never be ignored and is often the one aspect of health that helps improve your body, and spirit in the process. There are several ways to aid your mental health and certain practices can help improve your mental health and even assist in combating certain mental health issues. The most common mental health issues
Arjun Sheth
- May 5, 2021
The Importance of Self-Care For Mothers In The Workforce
As Mother’s Day draws near it becomes exceedingly important to remind ourselves of the amazing jobs that mothers do to take care of their family. Mothers often have a hard time in the workforce, especially single mothers who also must manage their household while providing for their children. So, appreciating all the hard work they do should always be an essential part of the day, and should not be set aside for Mother’s Day alone. However, this Mother’s Day, let us all remin
Arjun Sheth
- Mar 13, 2021
Self-Care Tips For Women
It is no secret that a woman goes through more changes and faces more challenges in their life. From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, a woman’s body is constantly changing and because of this, it becomes vital for women to not only understand their body but also take regular care of it. This makes a woman’s wellness a completely different challenge. While both women and men maintain a similar wellness routine, there are certain aspects that are simply more important for a w
Arjun Sheth
- Mar 4, 2021
Self-Care and Self-Love
In the 21st century, it is vital for each of us to understand the importance of our own worth. This understanding of our worthiness goes a long way in accepting oneself and especially in times where we are forced to be by ourselves, this becomes extremely important for maintaining some form of mental and inner peace. This is where the concepts of Self-Care and Self-Love come in. Firstly, to understand what Self-Care is, we must understand what Self-Love is. In essence Self-Lo