About
the creator
By Paris Hedger
'My name is Paris Hedger, I'm 18 years old and live in South Australia. Since starting high school I grew a love for all things health and fitness, which unfortunately started not in the healthiest of circumstances. At the age of 13, I began to deeply struggle with self confidence and body image, I lost track of myself and my personality. I turned to a few inspirational people that showed me how much more there is to life than your appearance, and just how much good there is to this world (many of these people are mentioned in the journal). I loved reading stories of successful people who started out in rough places and I admired how much perseverance and drive they held to better themselves. I turned my life around and began to do things that truely made me happy, not necessarily things that meant I'd 'fit in'. My life began to be filled with quotes, vision boards and journals. I started a youtube channel, studied to be a certified personal trainer and only invested energy into people that made me feel happy or like a better person. I have always loved helping others and being a friend to turn to, which is why I developed the idea of putting my most valuable knowledge and advice into one journal that you could use anytime, to guide you through which ever phase of life you're in. I know I'm far from an expert, but my brain is full of advice on finding your confidence, doing things for yourself rather than pleasing others, and quotes that I rely on daily. This journal is the exact reflection of everything I needed to build my character and the success I've achieved over the past 4 years, and I really hope it can add even just a little bit of inspiration or value to your own journey!'
the brand
State of Mynd is a wellness brand designed to guide you through your own personal goals and inspire you to live the life you deserve.
In life we are constantly thrown challenges and obstacles to overcome, and it's easy to lose track of our own wellbeing. The key to overcoming our struggles, is having a clear vision, a plan and determination to achieve. No matter how big or small your goals are, you really can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. Simple things like goal setting, reflecting and becoming self aware are viral to building a successful foundation.
Everything your do revolves around your state of mind. Your outlook on life, the way you approach difficult situations and handle stress, is determined by your state of mind. That's why it is so important to value your mental health. Leading into topics within the journal, the way you perceive rejection & loss of friends or relationships can make or break you, depending on how you chose to look at things. You will be surprised at the strength and resilience of your own mind. When brainstorming what this journal would entail, 'State of Mind' became the first brand name idea. I spent months looking for names, but ultimatly came back to this one at the last minute, truely because I value the mind over any other wellness word. I switched 'mind' to 'mynd' so it could feel more personal and mash up 'My Mind' into one.
State of Mynd will revolve around all thing personal development and wellness. I'm so excited to welcome you to the brand and develop with you!
Sustainability Mission
At State of Mynd we endeavour to create a brand that is sustainable and ethical, and are continually looking for new ways to improve this. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure the fair work and sustainability of products.
Our products are packaged and shipped from Australia in recycled cardboard packaging. Over time we aim to create products that are 100% environmentally friendly and made from recycled materials, but this is a work in progress!
Affordability
Affordability was one of the highest priorities when creating a product that could reach my younger audiences. Months and months of research went into finding suppliers that could meet my quality standards whilst being an affordable cost. We really believe in value for money and spent all of 2022 figuring out ways to make the journal as helpful and high quality as possible. In the near future and as our brand develops, we strive to find ways to lower the cost of shipping and continue creating products that are affordable, yet don't lack in quality.
