One thing about me is I love many things dealing with organization and creating systems that help us operate long term. In late 2024 I began my research on possibly adopting a more flexible planning system like the bullet journal method to help me manage my day-to-day and only track what I felt I needed. Part of the problem I was facing in 2024 was a huge career transition and feeling overstimulated and blind-sided by all the new things motherhood…
Generally speaking I have always been a one notebook or planner type of person. Since embarking motherhood I felt motivated to expand a little with the goal of capturing more moments via journaling and incorporating a home binder for our growing family needs. Although it looks like many notebooks to manage each has a unique purpose in my personal everyday life and home life. Read along for an overview of each planner or notebook and their role in this season…
This year I decided to reduce my online presence and eliminate social media so that I could focus on these next big goals without added pressure or comparison. 2024 was a particularly vulnerable moment for me because I intentionally put myself in a period of isolation to further hone in what’s important this season and take action towards these priorities; eliminating digital distractions. 2024 was a bigger year that I could have imagined for myself. I had some big scary…
How is it May! Honestly this month feels like it flew before my eyes. I don’t know how to feel about how quickly each week goes by. For April, I set specific goals for myself and they’ve been difficult to manage while existing: sleep deprived, uninspired because I am sleep deprived, yet somehow I’m overstimulated and sitting with my planners and list of things to complete. The month of April, however, felt so rewarding and filled my cup as I…
How is it that I am writing my March monthly reflections half-way into April! It’s taken me nearly two weeks to process that we’re in a new month. Throughout March, I have been trying to increase my adventurous side and spend more time outdoors. In southern California we had a lot of rain this season and I am obsessing over all the green hills and flowers blooming all around me. I have been trying to spend more time outside despite…
I am beginning this year as a moma to a 3 month old baby girl, who brings me so much joy and has challenged my perception of the woman I wish to become. I don’t know exactly what to expect from this year but I have a few central, key pieces that I envision and pray will flourish this year. Each year I like to end the year by reflecting, journaling, and starting a social media detox as I introvert…
About Me
Hi, I'm Marivel. This blog seeks to create an uplifting space centered around building an authentic life. With each endeavor, my hope is to intentionally create a life that aligns with my values, mission, and life's joy.
