In recent weeks, many of you have asked if I have any books I would recommend reading. I love reading and find a lot of joy in getting lost in stories. Ever since I was young, literature has always had a way of captivating me.

Rest can bring a busy mind a bit of peace in the midst of turmoil. It’s underrated and undervalued. Throughout your week, there are a couple easy ways you can slowly incorporate a little bit of rest into your daily routine. They are simple changes and can be incorporated daily, weekly, or even monthly.

Creating an intentional living space is all about building a place where you can feel warmth indefinitely. These spaces often excite all your senses as you find rest + relaxation. With a moment of reflection (and possibly a touch of rearranging) your can transform your home into a meaningful space. Below are 5 guidelines I love considering when creating an intentional living space in my own home.

Do you every create and get completely immersed the process? I’m referencing those moments that you realize you are completely in tune with yourself as the outside world becomes quiet. I refer to these as my slow studio moments and I believe that you can cultivate a practice where these moments are in abundance.

We all have specific beliefs about money that directly affects our financial reality. Whether it affects our mindset positively or negatively, our beliefs can be strengthen and formed into healthy thoughts. This past Summer I decided to read three highly recommended money mindset books to help encourage my goals towards personal development. Below is a list of my three favorite money mindset books that formed my beliefs and values and has me actively working towards financial success.

The beauty of rest + relaxation is the endless idea that you can define slow living by the lifestyle you desire. Your busy mind can plague you with questions like, is it good to relax, why do we need rest, is it important to rest? As summer approaches and vacations weigh heavily on your minds, the time to slow down is quickly approaching. Practicing rest + relaxation ideas is important, so take full advantage of each opportunity.

The art of slow living is a movement that encourages mindfulness; it creates a lifestyle to appreciate the little details around you and counteract your obsession with speed. Often times, the idea of slow living or finding time for rest + relaxation can feel intimidating, but there are simple ways you can begin to build a slow lifestyle for yourself. Below are a few tips on how you can begin to step into the slow living movement graciously.