In the Thrive Global series “How We Can Cultivate Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Wellbeing," Kimberly Lackey discusses a range of topics including who inspired her to pursue a career in helping others, how to cultivate wellbeing habits in our lives, her thoughts on the power of smiling, and more.
On how being “in nature” can help us to cultivate overall wellbeing, Kimberly commented: “There is scientific proof that nature is grounding. Putting your bare feet on the ground creates negative ions. Being around bodies of water such as waterfalls literally helps wellbeing. Get out in sunlight. Every organ and cell functions on a different light frequency and you need to have the full spectrum of sunlight to charge body and operate optimally. If you need a shift in your day, go outside and walk in the grass or sand. On a larger scale, travel and experience other areas and cultures.”
When asked if she could inspire a movement that would bring the most amount of good for the greatest number of people, Kimberly told Thrive Global:
"I would hope to inspire people to focus on their own personal happiness; grounding themselves and being clear with their own intentions. Encouraging people to follow their dreams and be comfortable with who they are — there really is only one of each of us.
If everyone would turn inward — not in a selfish way — but by being happy with who they are, this will create our best selves and lift others up. The world would be a much better place.
A specific tactic would be to create a nonprofit teaching young people how to grow gardens, cook and make healthy food, then give it away to people who are sick. This teaches kids the power of growing, how to be sustainable and how to be good to others."