I’ve recently sat down to brainstorm how I might fill my days with mindful summer activities. If you’re looking for something a bit more slow-paced than beach parties or loud music festivals, here’s my inspiration list of gentle summer activities for quiet souls.
7 Life Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
Some lessons hit me like a lightning bolt, while others settled into my mind quietly and unnoticed—but all of them came from personal (and often painful) experience. Here are my seven lessons life taught me the hard way.
How I Manage Having Too Many Interests (Spoiler Alert: I Don’t)
I discovered, mostly in my adult years, that there is such a thing as having too many interests, and it’s proven to be both a blessing and a curse.
What’s Saving My Sanity This Week
Life keeps moving at a pace that’s just a bit too fast for me to keep up with. As my stress mounts and my exhaustion builds up, it’s all I can do to come up with simple self-care ideas that help me get through the week without going insane.
Finding Quiet When the World Feels Too Loud
There will occasionally come a moment when you realize life has been too much lately, and that you’re in dire need of a long overdue break from all the noise. This is where I find myself now.
Why I’m Letting Go of Productivity (And What I’m Doing Instead)
This may sound counterintuitive, but I had never felt as fulfilled and accomplished as when I began letting go of productivity as a measure of self-worth.
The Unexpected Benefits of Practicing Gratitude in Everyday Life
We are used to expressing gratitude on formal occasions or holidays—when reflecting on the past year on New Year’s Eve or celebrating a birthday in a family circle. But these circumstances are scarce compared to the many gifts hiding in plain sight every day.
Slowing Down with the Season: A Spring Mood Board for the Senses
Contrary to my habit, I actually followed my own advice after last week’s post and went on an outing to connect with nature. As I’ve been noticing more lately—colors, sounds, tiny things—I thought I’d collect them here, like a gentle springtime mood board.
Walking Through Spring: The Power of Observing Nature’s Small Changes
There’s a certain kind of quiet magic in the way spring arrives. One day you open your window for a few minutes to air the room and you catch a birdsong for the first time in months. Maybe you leave your house and, the moment you step outside…