This post contains Amazon affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. Christmas is just around the corner! There is still some time left for us to make gifts for our loved ones. Handmade gifts can hold such deep meaning to the recipients of them….
How To Ease Into Homemaking in Your First House
Growing up, I dreamed about having a place of my own. I made countless floorplans for my dream house and fantasized about baking in my future kitchen. I knew homemaking would be a part of life I’d take tremendous joy in. When my partner and I found our first home, we were over the moon….
8 Ways to Cultivate Peace and Gratitude this November
Recently, I started setting intentions for each month to help me focus on an area of growth. My focus in September was creativity, and last month it was self-acceptance. This month, my focus is on resting with gratitude. With all the changes we have undergone this year, slowing down and appreciating life is my soul’s…
75 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress Every Day
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. For years, I’ve enjoyed reading Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. The book has thoughtful essays for every day of the year, covering topics on self-discovery and savoring life. An essay I find…
15 Cozy and Natural Amazon Products To Bring Warmth to Your Home
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. The time has come for staying indoors. With daylight dwindling and cold weather rolling in, the need to bring light and warmth to our homes is greater than ever. Luckily, a few Amazon…
5 Helpful Routines For Different Energy Levels – From Tired to Inspired
When creating a routine for ourselves, it’s easy to set the bar high, making follow-through nearly impossible. We simply can’t count on always being able to perform at our best. However, we can still make outstanding progress by working with our energy levels instead of expecting more out of ourselves. There’s a quote that puts…
Does Your Identity Hold You Back? – How To Define Yourself For Success
This post contains affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. Who am I really? is an existential question that we have pondered for ages. We’ve developed personality classes, behavioral types, and relationship styles, all in hopes of aiding our search for identity. The…
How I Found Freedom And Hope After Being Trapped In Self-Pity
We all have experienced being our own greatest enemy before. When faced with our negative qualities, self-pity is an easy trap to fall into. Despite this, we have the potential to be our own greatest allies. The determining factor is our ability to exchange old habits with new beliefs. The reason we dwell in self-pity…
Entering a New Month Dedicated to Self-Acceptance and Joy
Somehow, here we are with only three months left in 2023. It’s been a beautiful, crazy year, with so much life change that I never would have anticipated. The wonderful, hectic summer is behind us and life seems to have settled. While a theme of this year has been radical change, some of that change…
5 Reasons Why The Artist’s Way Should Be the Next Book You Read
This post contains affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. Self-improvement is a favorite literary genre of mine. In all of the hurdles we face in life, a little advice from an author with their own story and breakthroughs can be a great…