Hey there! 💜

Lately I’ve been thinking about how much time we spend doing things we don’t even like — just because we think we should. Whether it’s a trend, a routine, or some version of wellness that looks good on someone else, it’s easy to fall into that loop of forcing it.

For me, that’s cold plunges. I’ve done them before. Didn’t love them. But I gave it another shot recently — just to be sure. And yep… still not for me. It completely takes me out. And this time, I didn’t try to push through or convince myself it was worth it. I just let it be a no.

That’s one of the quiet shifts that happens as you start paying more attention to yourself (and get older) — you stop needing a big reason to step away from what doesn’t feel good. You stop explaining yourself. Stop worrying about being different. It’s a relief.

Worrying is like running on a treadmill — you burn energy but don’t go anywhere.

There are so many softer, better, more aligned ways to take care of yourself. And I’ve packed a few of them in here. So let’s get into it.

Also — I started a broadcast channel because I want to share the fun, messy, random stuff that doesn’t always make it to my main page. More real talk, more connection.

📢Come join my channel and let’s get to know each other better .

Love,
Maria

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