Module 2: Foundations for Your Holistic Wellness Journey

Lesson 2.1: Clarifying Your Values & Vision

1. Introduction & Learning Objectives

Uncover your core values and craft a vision statement that aligns mind, body, and spirit—then anchor them into daily life.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:**

• Define personal values and their importance.
• Identify your top 5–7 values through a structured exercise.
• Craft a present-tense vision statement reflecting those values.

2. StephyBot AI Companion

   Aspect	What It Is	How-To	Why It Helps
   Definition	Live AI guide for values & vision work.	1. Open StephyBot via your link. 2. Ask: “Help me identify micro-habits for my values: compassion, growth, integrity.” 3. Note ideas & set reminders.	• Tailored clarity • Accountability
   Example Prompts	1. “Suggest three daily actions that embody compassion.” 2. “Refine my vision: ‘I live with curiosity, kindness, and courage.’” 3. “Remind me every evening at 8 PM to review my vision.”	—	—

3. Morning Recipe: Clarity Tonic

   Ritual	How-To	Why It Helps	Risks & Side Effects
   Clarity Tonic	1. Simmer 1 cup water with ½ tsp dried rosemary & ¼ tsp turmeric for 5 min. 2. Strain into a mug. 3. Sip while reflecting on your values.	• Boosts focus & memory • Supports mental clarity	• Rosemary: May raise blood pressure; avoid in epilepsy. • Turmeric: Interacts with blood thinners; may cause stomach upset.

Consult your healthcare provider if you have hypertension, are on anticoagulants, or have epilepsy.

4. Evening Recipe: Wind-Down Tea

   Ritual	How-To	Why It Helps	Risks & Side Effects
   Wind-Down Tea	1. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp chamomile & ½ tsp lavender. 2. Steep 5–7 min. 3. Strain & sip as you journal.	• Soothes nerves • Promotes relaxation and deeper sleep	• Chamomile: Ragweed allergy risk. • Lavender: May cause sedation; avoid before driving.

Avoid if you’re sensitive to ragweed or need full alertness.

5. Herbal Remedy: Vision Support Tonic

   Ritual	How-To	Why It Helps	Risks & Side Effects
   Vision Support Tonic	1. Steep 1 cup hot water with 1 tsp nettle leaf, ½ tsp peppermint & pinch of turmeric for 7 min. 2. Strain, add honey/lemon. 3. Sip mid-lesson.	• Nettle: minerals & antihistamine • Peppermint: soothes digestion • Turmeric: reduces inflammation	• Nettle: Lowers blood pressure; avoid with antihypertensives. • Peppermint: May worsen reflux. • Turmeric: Can impair iron absorption.

Check with your provider if you have low blood pressure, reflux, or are on blood thinners.

6. Three Life-Story Examples

7. Aisha’s Values in Action
   Aisha struggled to live her value “service.” Via StephyBot, she set a “thank-you message” habit each morning while sipping her Clarity Tonic. Gratitude responses reinforced her value and vision.

8. Daniel’s Vision Revision
   Over Wind-Down Tea, Daniel refined his vision from “live with adventure” to “seek daily moments of curiosity.” Placing it by his bedside and repeating aloud made him spot small wonders on his commute.

9. Lena’s Growth Ritual
   Lena created a 3 PM “Growth Pause”: sip Vision Support Tonic, read one paragraph of an article. This anchored “growth” via taste and learning, lifting her midday spirits.

10. Yoga/Stretch Exercise: Heart-Opening Stretch

    Exercise	How-To	Why It Helps
    Heart-Opening Stretch	1. Stand tall, interlace fingers behind back. 2. Inhale & lift chest; exhale & draw shoulders back—hold 5 breaths. 2×.	• Opens posture to embody openness • Counteracts stress hunch

11. Reflection Prompts

12. Which value felt most alive today?

13. How did your morning/evening rituals shift your intention?

14. Which life-story example will you emulate?

15. Companion Journal Section

• Section 1: List top 5–7 values with definitions.
• Section 2: Write your vision statement.
• Section 3: Describe your chosen rituals & one action step.

10. Closing Intention *“I stand firmly in my values, I see my purpose clearly,and I move forward with inspired action.