Author: Mariami

Hi! I’m Mariam, and for the longest time I thought being successful meant doing more and constantly having packed days. I used to think rest was a reward for hard work, not something I deserved by default. Reaching burnout because of my very fast-paced life made me reevaluate my beliefs, and I’ve started embracing living in a more peaceful way. Learning to slow down wasn’t easy, but it’s been one of the most valuable lessons of my life. If you’ve ever felt the same way, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Through this blog, I want to challenge the way we think about success, productivity, and what it truly means to live well.

The Myth of the Perfect Routine

For 15 years, Starbucks President Michelle Gass has set her alarm for 4:30 a.m. to go running. We surely want to be as successful as her, so we set an alarm at 4:30. Entrepreneurs swear by 5k runs for breakfast; they also recommend meditating, journaling, …

A Kinder Way to Move Through Your Day

Hey, you, I’m so glad that you’ve made it so far and you are still with me on this journey! 🤍 Ever felt like productivity was proof of your worth? I used to believe that, too! But somewhere along the way, I realized it wasn’t …