By: Bella Fitzpatrick
How did your personal experiences shape your commitment to well-being?
Sasha: Inner peace and well-being are the most expensive items of modern luxury. In a world that is oversaturated with external experiences and overloaded with information, prioritizing how you feel within is fundamental. As a creator of my own reality, I understand that the world around me will always mirror back what I feel on the inside. If I feel lacking, I will attract people and events that will prove my feeling of lack to me. If I feel sad, more sadness will manifest in my life. However, if I feel gratitude, love, or joy, I will have more of these show up in my daily life. To live a happy, fulfilling life, you need to start building it from within, and that’s where your commitment to well-being comes in handy.
Could you share critical moments or experiences that have influenced your perspective on the importance of self-care and overall well-being?
Sasha: In an emergency on a plane, you are asked to put an oxygen mask on yourself first before helping your children or other passengers. The same applies to your daily life. You simply can’t support others if your own cup is empty. You can’t build healthy and meaningful relationships unless you’ve built that relationship with yourself first.
I’m a hardworking person by nature, and one of my biggest challenges was to recognize when to pause and take care of myself before my body forced me to stay in bed for a week. It was a bumpy ride until I learned to say no, take sick days, cancel, reschedule, and allow myself to just rest when I felt called to do so, with zero self-judgment and endless self-love.
The bare minimum of wellness comes down to having a restful sleep, drinking plenty of water, exercising, having a balanced diet, and practicing mental stillness. Without proper self-care, you can’t feel balanced and tap into your power; therefore, you can’t use your full potential in any area of your life.
What does wellness mean to you personally, and how do you incorporate it into your daily life? Are there specific principles or practices that guide your wellness philosophy?
Sasha: Wellness comes in different shapes and forms. For me, it’s exercising 4-5 times a week, walking 10,000 steps a day, eating healthy, practicing intermittent fasting, getting weekly massages, and writing a gratitude journal. It’s also about never skipping my skincare routine and allowing myself enough time to recharge.
Wellness can represent something completely different for somebody else. However, what is more important is that any wellness practice should come from a place of self-love, not self-hatred or judgment. For example, there is a big difference between “I go to the gym because I hate the shape I’m in now” and “I go to the gym because I love myself and I want to experience this life in the best shape that is tangible to me.”
Wellness is a sister of discipline; it can only work when your practices are consistent. If your discipline is forced, sooner or later, you’ll fall back to your old habits. The only way you can get motivated and enthusiastic about this journey is to do it from a place of self-acceptance and unconditional love.
Given your emphasis on wellness, how do you believe the community supports individuals on their wellness journeys? Why is the shared experience important?
Sasha: Surrounding yourself with the right people is a big part of a wellness philosophy. If you practice self-love when you are alone but you continue surrounding yourself with people who make you feel bad, bring your vibration down by judgment and complaining, and reinforce limiting beliefs and victim mentality, all your work done in solitude goes out of the door. Having healthy boundaries is essential for your growth and well-being. By saying “no” to what doesn’t align with you anymore, you will attract more people who are on the same frequency and share the same values.
We live in a very interesting time of mentality shifts and reestablishing of what’s important. We are a collective, and we are meant to experience this life with each other. Separation is an illusion, and humanity starts to remember that. By cultivating a sense of a supportive community, we are reminding others that it’s safe to trust, it’s beautiful to share, and it makes a difference when we inspire and cheer each other on our journeys.
Could you tell us about your collaboration with Collective Resiliency as a wellness brand? How does this partnership amplify the importance of community in fostering mental and emotional well-being?
Sasha: Beyond vegan, organic products and high-vibrational aesthetics, Collective Resiliency has an important message behind the brand. It’s about personal transformation, deep thoughts, and profound connections with others. Everyone I worked with had one thing in common—authenticity. When authentic people get together, their energies amplify each other, turning into beautiful products, communities, and practices.
What products or practices do you focus on in your collaboration to enhance mental and emotional resilience?
Sasha: One of my favorite products is the sand meditation timer that I keep on my desk. Even though it was initially designed to keep track of your meditation timing, I use it during my workday to stay efficient by switching between tasks.
My humidifier is always on at night, and I play around with adding different oils to promote relaxation and recovery during my sleep. I’m also the biggest tea lover, and a cup of “Relax” tea after a long, eventful day is exactly what I need.
What advice would you offer for individuals looking to improve their wellness journey within a community context?
Sasha: Surround yourself with people whose glass is half full. Surround yourself with people who talk about opportunities, not failures. Keep your heart open for good things to come, and treat your community the way you want to be treated. Welcome to the Aquarius Age, where we thrive as a collective of like-minded people.
How can we learn more about you?
Sasha: You can connect with me on Instagram @sashadivitkina. Learn more about Collective Resiliency at collectiveresiliency.com.
Published by: Holy Minoza
