About

Jan Raeder

Life often brings us to a crossroads — whether through a diagnosis, trauma, loss, or the challenge of change. These moments can feel overwhelming, but they also offer an opportunity to prioritize your well-being.

As the Self-Care Sensei, I combine over 30 years of experience to help individuals unlock their full potential and create meaningful, fulfilling lives. My book, Strive for M.O.R.E., serves as a roadmap for navigating personal well-being in a post-2020 world. Through evidence-based exercises and insights, I guide readers to embrace change, develop resilience, and cultivate positive habits across the eight dimensions of well-being. My M.O.R.E. framework — focused on Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, and Engagement — empowers people to step beyond their comfort zones and lead intentional, flourishing lives.

What does this look like in action?
In group educational settings, C.P. shared, “Jan offers a Wellbeing Theory class for continuing education students. She takes a research-based approach to her workshops and presentations. She is well-prepared and a truly professional presenter.”

For individual clients, M.R. shared, “The classes I took with Jan set me on a path of renewed self-care that had fallen by the wayside during my college years.”

Why does wellness matter?

Consider these statistics:

$1.65 trillion is spent annually in the U.S. healthcare system treating lifestyle diseases, which account for 75% of healthcare costs.
$36.4 billion in U.S. business revenue is lost due to employee absences.
1 out of 3 Adults in the US is obese, leading to increased chronic diseases.
The number of Americans taking antidepressants has increased by 400% since 2008.
Wellness is an active process, and change is hard. However, it's important to realize:

IF YOU DON'T MAKE TIME FOR YOUR WELLNESS, YOU WILL BE FORCED TO MAKE TIME FOR YOUR ILLNESS. (Read that again!)

I am passionate about helping others develop grit, foster connections, and continuously grow through practical strategies and transformative experiences. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or professional fulfillment, I’m here to inspire you to live a life of purpose and joy.

Let’s connect and start your journey toward happiness and well-being!

www.selfcaresensei.com