💌 the slowest way forward is still forward

👋 Welcome back to Balanced Living — your weekly reminder to live slower, feel more balanced, and find joy in the everyday.

In today’s send:
🩵 why softness isn’t the opposite of progress
🩵 a calming “micro-slow” habit to try
🩵 morning movement, wonder, and letting go of people-pleasing
🩵 something that made me pause this week

But first, reply and let me know:

What’s one thing you’re learning to do at your pace lately? (Hit reply and let me know, I read every message 💌)

Now, on to the good stuff 👇️

🧠 things to read (or do) instead of doomscrolling

💡 17 simple ways to take care of your brain →
So many useful reminders in here

☀️ Don’t let summer end before you… →
Which one are you checking off this week?

🎥 Strangers share advice they’d give their younger selves →
A YouTube video that made me smile

💌 How to lovingly take your own advice →
This one felt like a gentle hug

🌞 5 easy morning stretches you can do in bed →
Saving this for slow starts

🌿 note to self