WHEN RELAXING ACTUALLY MAKES YOU FEEL WORSE

WHEN RELAXING ACTUALLY MAKES YOU FEEL WORSE

WHEN RELAXING ACTUALLY MAKES YOU FEEL WORSETanya
Published on: 04/02/2026

And here's the really tricky part: numbing often feels good at first. Indulgent, even a bit rebellious. That's kind of the whole point, right? We're disconnecting from to-do lists, other people's needs, whatever we're worried about or bothered by, whatever's demanding our attention.

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TRANSFOR YOUR RUSHED ROUTINES INTO RESTORATIVE RITUALS

TRANSFOR YOUR RUSHED ROUTINES INTO RESTORATIVE RITUALS

TRANSFOR YOUR RUSHED ROUTINES INTO RESTORATIVE RITUALSTanya
Published on: 04/02/2026

This has me thinking about the difference between a routine and a ritual. There's an automatic, unconscious element to our routines. The cadence, consistency, and automated nature of a routine is what makes it effective—they are powerful and necessary. And yet, are we missing an opportunity to rethink some of our routines?

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THE PLAY PARADOX: WHY WE RESIST WHAT WE NEED MOST

THE PLAY PARADOX: WHY WE RESIST WHAT WE NEED MOST

Published on: 26/02/2025

Wanna dance? 💃🏼 There isn't a dance floor I don't love—it's my favorite. Once the music hits, it's like a gravitational pull, I just can't help myself! Whether it's jumping around to 90s pop in my kitchen or cutting it up on a dimly lit dance floor, dancing transports me. I remember trying silent disco (a must do!) for the first time last year on a family vacation.

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WHEN THE WORLD FEELS HEAVY, CREATE ANYWAYS

WHEN THE WORLD FEELS HEAVY, CREATE ANYWAYS

Published on: 16/01/2025

I'd be remiss not to acknowledge the devastation and grief California residents are experiencing right now. My heart goes out to all who have been impacted by the wildfires. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by the harsh realities of the world and maybe even guilty for focusing on our own lives when so much is happening around us.

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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!

Published on: 16/01/2025

Happy Holidays! Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite things from 2024. While these are just a few, I hope this list gives you a little gift inspo for the holiday season! In no particular order (links included): Calpack Duffel Bag It looks great and holds all the things! The bag offers excellent smaller pocket options inside, a separate compartment for shoes,...

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Rewiring HOPE: Make Gratitude Your Act of Resistance

Rewiring HOPE: Make Gratitude Your Act of Resistance

Published on: 21/11/2024

What if your gratitude practice could be more than just a feel-good moment? What if it could be a radical act of resilience? This month, imagine your gratitude practice as a quiet rebellion against all the negativity. In a culture that constantly signals scarcity and fear, gratitude becomes our most subtle yet powerful form of resistance. A resistance to a world and media designed...

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