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…
I am so happy about the self-care revolution that has exploded online to teach us how to be more attuned to what it is that we need and, most importantly, not feel guilty about resting and addressing what our bodies, minds, or spirit need. On the other end of that it can be tempting to fall into a consumer culture of self-care, believing that you need to purchase this one thing to even have a well established self-care routine for…
Last year I closed a very important chapter in my life. My hubby and I sold our home in Maryland and made our way back home to Southern California. I grew so much while in Maryland. I got married to my main squeeze, moved away from home after graduation, started off my career, and so much more. Moving out of MD was a difficult chapter to close because we had everything we needed and were comfortable. I genuinely felt, however,…
Taking the time to identify your “why” and clarify your personal mission and values can feel like an overwhelming task. So why bother to even to take the time to identify any of these? You’ve been getting by just fine, right? As you grow and encounter new challenges, your personal mission, values, and “why” serve as a compass; keeping out enticing distractions that may derail you from what’s really important to you. In order to live life in a way…
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.
