the journal
One evening, I texted my best friend, and we began discussing the upcoming year. December had already arrived, and we realized we’d only accomplished a few things we’d planned. As we talked about what we wanted to achieve in the new year, she shared a tradition of hers: every New Year’s Eve, she writes a letter to herself to read the following year. S[...]
The holiday season is for warmth, connection, and reflection. Yet, with all the festivities, it's easy to get swept up in cocktails, celebratory champagne, and maybe indulgence more than intended. I enjoy the comfort of a glass of wine (or two) or themed drinks during holiday events, but I've realized I want to center myself in calmness and clarity for 2025[...]
She floats out of bed at 5 a.m., eats a strawberry crunch salad for lunch, hydrates with fruit-infused water chilled with round ice cubes, and every item in her home has its place. She exercises frequently, reads daily, and mediates. She's that girl. Me? I do wake up early, but instead of hopping on the treadmill and drinking green juice, I scroll TikTok[...]