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Cozy Corner Chronicles | Finding Balance: Blending Hustle and Self-Care in Your Work Life 🌿💼
Published 4 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Sunday Reader!
Tomorrow will mark week 3 for me in my new role. The adjustment of juggling a 9-5, content creation, AND home life again has been .... well interesting. I have definitely found myself struggling to fit in self care time. I'm sure right now you may be feeling the same. Especially as we gear up into the holiday season, it can feel like you’re always juggling the hustle and your need for self-care.
But the truth is, balancing both doesn’t have to be a struggle! By embracing a cozy approach to work, you can stay productive without sacrificing your well-being. Here's a few things to try this week to help with balancing it all:
1. Set Gentle Boundaries
Define clear working hours and stick to them. When it’s time to work, focus on your tasks, but when the day is done, let yourself fully disconnect. Use this time to unwind and recharge—whether that’s with a cozy evening routine or a favorite hobby. Maybe even come hang out for a cozy gaming stream or watch your favorite cozy Youtuber :) (shameless plug lol)
2. Take Intentional Breaks
Incorporate small self-care moments throughout your day. Try the Pomodoro Technique: work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break to stretch, grab a snack, or simply breathe. These breaks help you avoid burnout and maintain focus. If you need help with the pomodoro method while working, pop on one of my coworking streams!
3. Prioritize Your Well-Being
Use tools like Notion or a journal to plan your work and self-care routines side by side. When you prioritize rest and relaxation, you’ll notice a boost in your productivity.
Remember, you don’t have to choose between hustling and self-care—they can beautifully coexist. The key is finding your flow and making space for both.
We had such a good time in the valley this week! Be sure to check out the replay to see the progress we made. And for those of you who are not too much into gaming don't feel like you can not join in on a live stream! We love just chatting and catching up with one another. The cozy community here is such a vibe and I would love to see you in the chat soon!
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Some of my favorite Gaming, Reading, Eating, Attire, and Totally Obsessed items!
👚 Attire
With fully working from home now, I wanted to be sure I had clothes that was not only cute but COMFY. TikTok shop has really been helping me out with the two piece comfy sets. These are all perfect to be cute while working from home or a quick Target run.
Mario Party Jamboree is here !! And yall i can NOT get enough! This one we gotta play for a future community night. The new ally add in is a game changer and the new Mario party boards are too cute.
Ok this is going to very niche but if you love candy corn and tootsie rolls, you HAVE to grab this Tootsie Roll Harvest Bag. This year I found it at FiveBelow but it looks like it is at Walgreens too!
Kindle surprised dropped FOUR new options right in time for the holiday season. I got my eye on the ColorSoft but also been eyeing a new iPad mini. CHOICES WILL BE MADE SOON. Take a peek at the full line up and stay tuned for a comparison video on the channel soon 👀.
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