6 minute read Every year around this time, the grocery store quietly gives itself a makeover. The chocolate eggs appear. The Passover aisle materialises out of nowhere. And somewhere in the back of your mind, that familiar little voice shows up right on schedule: the holidays are coming. For most people, the next thought is […]
6-minute read We all did it. Looked at our phones Sunday morning, did a little mental math, and felt vaguely wronged. One hour gone. Just like that. And then Monday arrived and we did the math all over again. The alarm went off at the usual time, except your body knew it was actually an […]
~6 minute read I’d had a restless night. Up a couple of times, but my go-back-to-sleep strategies kicked in and I drifted off again. I woke up feeling like that was actually a win. Then I checked my tracking ring. Low sleep score. Recovery warning. Basically a one-star review of a night I had felt […]
End-of-Febrary Check-In 6-minute read A different kind of audit for the last weekend of February, because you don’t need an overhaul. You might just need more of the good parts. We’re at the tail end of February and I’m going to skip the part where I ask if you’re on track with your goals. Instead, […]
As you know, my last name is Valentine. I married into it, and I’d choose it (and him) again every time. And listen, I’m not above a heart-shaped anything. Bring me the flowers, the chocolate, the ridiculous cards. I’m here for all of it. But what I really love about this day? The reminder to […]
Spoiler: It’s not a secret supplement or magic routine. It’s simpler than that. My father-in-law turned 94 this week. Not 94 and barely hanging on. 94 and sharp. Still curious. Still showing up for Sunday dinners. Still learning new things and being exactly who he’s always been. Here’s the thing: Mark and I are incredibly […]
Reading time: 6 minutes We’re barely out of January and already the shine is wearing off some of those fresh starts. Maybe that workout program felt exciting on January 2nd. Now it feels like a chore. Maybe you committed to meal prepping every Sunday, and you’ve done it exactly once. Maybe you started something new […]
Even when you have no idea what you’re doing. Especially then. 6 min read January has a reputation for being the “fresh start” month. New goals, new habits, new you. But here’s the thing nobody talks about: most of us don’t actually want to feel new at anything. We want to feel capable. Confident. […]
6 minute read We’re a few weeks into January. How are you doing? Did you make resolutions this year? Have they stuck? Did you skip them entirely because you’ve been there, done that? Wherever you land, you’re in good company. I think we’re all a little over the pressure of January 1st being some magical […]
6-minute read I’d been reading about how daily intentions and manifestation statements actually work—the neuroscience behind why they’re effective—and I wanted to try it for myself. So this year, as a personal experiment, I created a short manifestation statement. A few sentences that capture what I want to feel, achieve, and become in 2026. I […]
