Discover how small daily habits can support mindful living, reduce overwhelm, and create lasting calm. A gentle reflection on sustainable change, presence, and trusting yourself without rushing or forcing transformation.

I think we have all felt this at the start of a new year: “I feel behind. Everyone else seems to know what they’re doing, and I don’t.” And I understand that feeling well from my own experience. When a new year begins, there’s a quiet pressure in the air. New goals, plans and expectations. We’re told this is the moment to reset our lives, to finally get everything together. But for many women in midlife, that message doesn’t feel motivating. It feels heavy. If the idea of a “

As the holiday season approaches, I feel a mix of excitement and hope. This time of year is beautiful, filled with warmth and connection. Yet, I also sense the pull of many demands. It can feel overwhelming, leaving me wishing for more space to enjoy the moments that truly matter. The holidays don’t have to be chaotic or stressful. With a few mindful choices, I can create a season that feels intentional, grounded, and full of lasting joy. Sometimes, that begins with a gentle,

It’s never too late to change your life. A couple of times a year, I reflect on the passing of time and the life I’m living my birthday, and the end of the year. These are natural times to evaluate the past year and also to look ahead.   Asking questions like, How do I feel about the past year? Do I like the direction my life is going? What changes would I like to implement? “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” - Carol Burnette I’ve had many past years when i

By letting go of expectations I’m lighter and more carefree. I think we all have expectations. Expecting things to happen a certain way, people to behave in a certain manner, and outcomes to be a certain result. But what happens when these expectations are not met? Disappointment, stress, and frustration are just a few of the negative emotions that can arise. “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” -Alexander Pope When I expect certain outcome

It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos. Life can feel like it’s racing forward, and I’m hanging on the tail end, just trying to keep up with the avalanche of activities. Somedays, I feel like the day is a blur of emails, kids’ schedules, managing the household, meetings, and deadlines. I know it’s time to slow down when I’m craving moments of calm. After years of living mindfully, I know that I have the power to calm my busy mind. Each minute I can reduce overstimulatio

Self-care is one of those things that we can easily neglect. I’m sharing simple, easy self-care ideas you can incorporate into your daily or weekly schedule. I didn’t use to be very good at self-care in my 20s and 30s. I would feel guilty for making my well-being a priority. But as I age, I realize how much self-care impacts my overall well-being. I’ve come to appreciate and value my self-care and make it a priority in my life. If I’m less stressed, healthy, calm, and h

“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essentials. Eliminate the rest.” - Leo Babauta A simpler time is something many dreams. We crave simplicity, happiness, and ease of life. The world seems to be growing more chaotic and moving away from simplicity with each passing year. Is a simpler life possible in the busy chaos of modern life, or is simplicity lost in the decades past of simpler times? Do

Simplicity boils down to two things: Identify the essentials. Eliminate the rest I have simplified my life with these five easy habits, making my life less stressful and more fulfilling. I hope these simplifying habits will bring you calm and peace. Many times, I have felt like I was juggling too many things in my life. I was trying to do everything, and nothing was getting done well. I realized that to lessen my stress. I needed to simplify my life by eliminating physical cl

We can all use a little bit of joy in our lives. Finding little moments of joy can help with my overall well-being and mental health. I'd like to share ten little ways I find joy and happiness in my daily life. As I become more mindful of how I want to feel, I have made joy and happiness my priority. My life is more enjoyable when I pepper a few of these joyful moments throughout my day. I hope that these simple tips bring you joy too. 1. Cultivate Gratitude It's impossible t

I live mindfully and simplify wherever I can. I notice that when I started incorporating these habits into my life, I became happier. If you have wanted to slow down and live simply and mindfully, I hope that these five simple habits will help you along your path. 1. Self-Inquiry The more transparent we are about our values, and how we want to feel, the simpler life becomes. Taking time to do a little self-inquiry can shine a light on what we value most can impact our choices

Mindfulness, to me, is about being aware of my surrounding, my thoughts, and my actions. Over the years, I have adopted some morning rituals that have enriched my life. I thought I would share these with you in hopes that they will bring you a little joy and happiness. My slow mornings have become an essential part of my day. I cherish the quiet morning hours. I begin my day by drinking a large glass of lukewarm wake me up, water to help with digestion, circulation to organs.

The world moves faster and faster. With technology pushing for quicker, more productive, and efficient results, we begin to get caught up in the fast-paced rush of life. We look for immediate results. But is this fast-paced, productive, immediate gratification life good for us? In this evolving, fast-paced world, many people gravitate to a slower, more mindful life, craving a sense of balance and peace. Mindful living does not need to happen overnight. You can introduce slow

"Loving yourself starts with liking yourself, which starts with respecting yourself, which starts with thinking of yourself in positive ways." - Jerry Corsten Why is it so difficult to love ourselves? Why do we feel unlovable? Why are we our own worst critic? When loving yourself feels so far away from where you are standing, how do you get back to a place where you like yourself again? Loving yourself, all starts with

"We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles." - Stephen Covey Feel like giving up? Does it seem like every time you gain momentum on your goal, you run into an obstacle? Have you ever thought, "Why can't things be easy? Why is life so hard?" You are not alone. Every person has felt this way at one time. The reason there are hard times in life is that it is life. Plain and simple, you can not

"You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside." - Wayne Dyer We waste so much time and energy on things we can not control. We can not control the economy or the government. We can not control other people's opinions or actions. We allow other people to determine what we will do, how we will act, and who we will become. Sometimes it seems more natural to conform to others vision for us than to cr

"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results. " - Willie Nelson We have about 60,000 thoughts a day. That's a lot of thoughts rambling around our heads. These thoughts have a direct impact on our moods, how we see ourselves and the world around us. Our thoughts shape who we are and who we will become. They are always with us, day and night, whispering to us. What are your thoughts whispe

"The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are." - Goldie Hawn Happiness. Happiness can seem so elusive at times. Like a magical unicorn that only exists in fairy tales. It looks like just a few lucky people are truly happy. What do they know that the rest of us don't? Can everyone and anyone be happy? How can I be happy? Yes, everyone and anyone can be happy. I

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you'll never, ever have enough." - Oprah How to be happy? It is a question we all want the answer to. Every person in the world wants one common thing, to be happy. There are books written on it, and movies made about it. We all strive for it. If you asked every person, you know what their number one wish is for themselves and their loved ones they will