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Good day, my love bugs. My content this year is to do more research into the wellness space and debunk some things that are being presented as the truth or the only way for us to embark on our wellness journey. I see a lot of wellness content on my algorithm I also follow wellness focused content creators. One thing I have noticed especially when it comes to advice on finances is this strict ‘not spending’ financial routine that will save everyone money. However, there are people who are picking themselves up from the bootstrap, paying off student debt and companies not paying people well in general. I hope the intention behind the financial advice is good and maybe that is how these creators get by but this is just one example. I want to speak about wellness routines. Performative discipline especially on social media in the context of the wellness industry, is a growing phenomenon. It refers to how people showcase their self-control, routines and commitment to health or productiv...

Good day my love bugs. One surprisingly effective strategy for managing emotional burnout and executive dysfunction is incorporating rituals that offer both structure and sensory relief , like the trending "Everything Shower." This isn’t your quick rinse-and-go kind of shower. It’s a full, intentional self-care experience where you take time to exfoliate, deep-condition your hair, shave, cleanse, and moisturize — essentially doing everything in one extended, uninterrupted session. For women who feel scattered or overstimulated, the Everything Shower can be a grounding ritual that restores a sense of control and calm, even when the rest of life feels chaotic. More than just hygiene, the Everything Shower is about reclaiming your body and time. It provides a rare pause from emotional caregiving and the pressures of constant productivity. The repetition of nurturing steps of scrubbing, rinsing, soothing, becomes meditative and because it has a clear beginning,...

Good day, my love bugs. In a world that glorifies productivity, resilience, and endless multi-tasking, many women find themselves quietly battling a double-edged sword: executive dysfunction and emotional burnout. These terms can be intimidating, but they are deeply personal and often misunderstood, especially in women with functional depression. What is executive dysfunction? Kendra Kubala from Healthline wrote in her article Understanding Executive Dysfunction and How It Shows Up that executive dysfunction disrupts the brain's ability to plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks. It affects the executive functions of the brain, which are skills that help us get things done. It is not laziness or lack of willpower. It is often linked to mental health conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. For many women, executive dysfunction looks like: Starting tasks but never finishing them. Constantly missing deadlines or appointments Feeling overwhelmed ...

Good day, my love bugs. In theme with Easter, I will share a scripture that has been with me through it all. “So let us not become afraid of doing good; for if we do not give up the time will come when we will reap the harvest” Galatians 6:9 A year older and hopefully wiser Every year especially in April I become reflective of my life, choices, relationships etc. I also think it is because Easter takes place in April. The only thought that ran through my life this time around is gratitude. I am grateful to be alive on this birthday. I am glad I did not give up and I am glad to have had the courage to try new things more importantly for sticking true to myself. I have to come to love myself even with my imperfections. April of 2025 has been a beautiful month. The 11th hour On a phone call with a friend, I was describing life at this moment to feel like the 11th hour. Everything worked out last minute and everything miraculously came together at the last moment. I graduated recently from...

Good day, my love bugs. You most likely have developed your habits, routines, and discipline. You may feel as though you are doing what you can on an individual level, you keep on improving and have set the vision. You just may be struggling with taking the next step and not knowing what move to make. You could have made the move, are in a different phase in your life, and want some guidance. Have you considered getting a life coach or a mentor? The similarities between a mentor and a life coach Life coaches and mentors share the goal of helping individuals develop and reach their full potential by providing guidance, support, and accountability. They both rely on active listening, constructive feedback, and building a trusting relationship with their client/mentee. The key area of both is development as they aim to help individuals identify areas for improvement and work towards personal and professional growth. Empowerment is also a key focus area for mentors and life coaches, they a...

Good day, my love bugs. Have you made your 2025 vision board yet? If not, there is no judgment yet. I want us to discuss what we should bring into the new year and what we should not bring into the new year. Firstly, Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing repeatedly but expecting a different result. If, in the past, certain behaviors, environments, people, and conversations were not yielding the change you wanted to see, then maybe it is time you do things differently. Big changes are the result of small steps. You may find that you set goals and have momentum, but somewhere along the way, you lose the momentum. This is usually normal, when we set new goals, we are excited, well-rested, and motivated, but then life gets in the way, and we lose track of everything. Do not throw in the towel early, and do not give up if the results are slow in coming. There is a beauty when things take their natural due course. Do you sometimes think of things that you wanted in the past and ...