💌 the week got away from me... but I’m back

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

In today’s send:
🩵 The tiny morning rituals helping me feel grounded again
🩵 A few great reads to swap for doomscrolling
🩵 A 5-minute mindset shift to reset your week
🩵And one gentle reminder if you’ve had a chaotic one

But first, reply and let me know:

What’s one small thing that brought you joy this week?

I always read every message.

Now, on to the good stuff 👇️

🧠 things to read (or do) instead of doomscrolling

🌱 Feeling drained? Here’s how to rediscover your childlike wonder
the kind of joy you can’t force (but can invite).

🖤 The quiet thrill of not being for everyone
This one hit deep, especially if you’ve been over-explaining yourself lately.

💸 When is it time to start investing in yourself?
This piece is gentle and honest, and full of good questions.

🧘‍♀️ This simple morning mobility flow
Save this for your next slow start.

🌿 note to self