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Everything you need to know about creating a cozy life

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We can all use a little more coziness in our lives. Cozy is the feeling of warmth and comfort. It's the feeling you get when you're wrapped up in a soft blanket on a cold day or when you're sipping your favorite hot beverage by the fireplace. Creating a cozy life means taking care of yourself emotionally and physically, and adding more cozy elements into your everyday life. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about curating your own all-around-cozy lifestyle!

Finding Balance in a Busy Life

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Finding balance in a busy life can be a challenge, but with a little effort, it's definitely possible. In this blog post, we'll outline some steps you can take to start getting rebalanced and share some tips for making the most of your time. We'll also discuss why it's important to find balance in your life and what that really looks like.

How to slow down your busy life

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If you've ever felt like your fast-paced lifestyle is taking a toll on your mental and physical well-being, you're not alone. Many of us are so caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily routines that we forget to slow down and appreciate the things that truly make us happy. But luckily, there are a number of simple strategies that you can use to create a more relaxed lifestyle without completely overhauling your routine.

When life forces you to slow down

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I’m a huge advocate for living life at a slower pace, creating a life for yourself that is calm instead of busy and overwhelming. That’s kinda my thing. I’m also the first to admit that it’s a process. A slower life doesn't happen overnight... But sometimes, life happens, and you just don't have a choice in the matter. You HAVE to slow down - right now - and you might not be ready for it yet. So, what do you do when life forces you to slow down before you’re ready?

Signs that it’s time to slow down

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There was a time in my life when I loved to be busy. I was young and single. I had a social life, a full-time job, hobbies…I was killing it! And having fun! But, as it always seems to go, all those things keeping me busy began to multiply. I found myself adding more and more and more to my days. I said yes to everything! New responsibilities…new hobbies…new adventures. And it wasn’t long before I realized that I wasn’t having fun anymore.

Balancing Productivity & Self-care

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Be more productive! Make time for self-care! If you’ve spent any time on social media or reading magazines lately, you’ve probably had both of those phrases drilled into your head. But...how can you find the time to do both? We’re going to answer that question, as well as setting up some realistic expectations for what balancing productivity & self-care really looks like.

Celebrating the simple joys in life

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Let’s talk for a minute about celebrating the simple pleasures in life. The little everyday joys that happen all around us, but are all too easy to miss.

How to Add White Space to Your Life

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We need space in our lives, openness, both physical space and, more importantly, mental space. Time that allows our minds to relax and untangle. Have you ever struggled to solve a problem or remember a name? You think about it all day and just can’t figure it out! And then, at three in the morning, you suddenly wake up with the answer! Why does that happen? Because your mind is relaxed. It continues to work on the problem for you, without all the normal interruptions that happen while you’re awake. It finally has the space to wander until it finds the answer. Pretty crazy, huh?