This holiday season, I want to be more present than perfect. I want to feel grounded instead of rushed and intentional instead of overwhelmed. Yes, INTENTIOAL!! I've been practicing being intentional all year and I am seeing the benefits from it. It is something I will continue to practice into the new year. I want to walk into winter with a soft heart and steady mind. Knowing it’s okay to slow down, okay to rest, okay to take care of myself, and okay to find joy in the small

As the calendar inches closer to Thanksgiving, I can already feel that familiar mix of excitement and pressure building inside me. I love the holiday…the food, the coziness, the laughter floating through the house, the way my family fills a room with stories and warmth. However, I’ve also learned that if I’m not mindful, the day can become overwhelming fast. So, I chose to prepare not just the menu, not just the house, but my mind and heart for the holiday ahead as well.

There’s a certain stillness that arrives toward the end of the year. The air feels cooler, the days grow shorter, and life seems to gently nudge me inward…to reflect, to realign, and to remember what truly matters. Every year around this time, I find myself sitting with a warm drink, looking back on the months behind me. There’s always so much that’s happened. Joys I didn’t expect, challenges I didn’t plan for, moments of growth I didn’t see coming.

Towards the end of autumn of last year, I started building what I call my “immune-boosting and self-care rituals.” They’re not complicated…just small, steady habits that help me stay grounded, healthy, and calm before the winter winds roll in. They have changed a bit this year as I am a work in progress, but please allow me to share these routines with you.

Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons. I absolutely love the colors, the cozy clothes, the crisp air that feels like a fresh start. However, it’s also one of the busiest times of year. The start of a new school year, new goals for my small business and Etsy shop, appointments left and right. Before I know it, I’m running on iced coffee and to-do lists.

Welcome to a new month everyone! It's October. I can feel the seasonall shift in the atmosphere. October is known for many types of awareness including breast cancer, national bullying prevention, national domestic violence month, LGBTQ+ history month, ADHD awarness month, and world mental health day (October 10). For this week's blog, I have chosen to focus on mental health and the topic of choice is creating cozy spaces for better mental health.

I think what gratitude has taught me most is presence. Life moves fast, and it’s easy to get caught up in what’s next. But gratitude reminds me to pause, to notice what’s already here, to soak it in before it slips away.

If you are new to mindfulness and don't have understanding of it, you may be wondering exactly what it means. There is many misconceptions surrounding mindfulness, and if you are not opened to understanding, you can fall into the traps of misunderstandings. Many people believe that practicing mindfulness is participating in evil rituals. Well that belief is subjective because it all depends on your belief system.