Category: Mindfulness and Rest

I am a planner. The simple act of mapping out my time brings a sense of calm and clarity to my world and a way to invest in myself. Without a clear roadmap for how I’ll spend my hours, I feel unsettled and struggle to focus. Perhaps it’s my naturally anxious trait that drives me…

In the fast pace of modern life, it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos and lose touch with the joy of what we’re doing — and why we’re doing it. We keep moving forward without pausing, often forgetting to be fully present. Even when we have free time, many of us don’t know…

As 2025 unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the resolutions I’ve made over the past few years—each time at the start of a new year. Looking back, I’ve noticed a pattern: my resolutions tend to be strikingly similar year after year. They’re often overly ambitious, packed with too many goals and too many tasks. We’ve…

As December drew to a close this year, I made a conscious choice to take time off work and simply be at home. It wasn’t a decision that needed justification – I felt it in my bones. Amid personal changes and new life choices, I craved the sanctuary of my own space to process and…

As 2024 draws closer, my heart gets caught in a whirlwind of emotions. While the holiday season brings its share of festivities and cheer, an uninvited guest often crashes my party: Year-end Anxiety. If you feel overwhelmed rather than overjoyed, you’re not alone. Suddenly, the hidden weight of December, the final month of the year, feels…

Have you ever felt a knot in your stomach the moment you are faced with the unknown? That creeping sense of unease when you can’t quite see what’s waiting around the corner? It’s that sinking feeling when everything slips just beyond your control, and even the thought of what you’re supposed to do becomes a…