Slowing Down to Reconnect

It has been a while since I sat down to write. Life has been so busy lately, and I wasn’t sure where to begin.

This summer started with a family trip to Europe, which turned out to be more meaningful than I expected. I had planned to write blogs every week, post about the food we were eating, and share inspiration… but instead, I completely disconnected. For the first time in a while, I wasn’t thinking about taking photos for social media or posting updates. I was simply looking forward to walking around, feeling good, and being present with my family.

At first, I felt guilty for stepping back and not working as planned. As a mom and entrepreneur, it sometimes feels like I should always be doing more, never taking breaks, especially in a world where social media pushes us to document everything, share tips, and post consistently. But that pause reminded me that life happens in the moments we don’t share.

When we came back, I felt lighter. This summer has been about enjoying the simple things with my kids: pool days, playing outside, and unstructured afternoons. In slowing down, I’ve realized how much clarity comes when we give ourselves permission to just be.

This summer reminded me that it’s okay to step back, slow down, and focus on what truly matters: our family, our health, our own journey. Sometimes the most important work isn’t about crossing tasks off a list or keeping up with expectations, it’s about reconnecting with ourselves, pausing, and pressing play again with renewed energy and joy.

Now, I feel ready to write again :) not out of pressure, but because I want to. I love what I do: helping people feel better, connecting on a deeper level, and knowing that this work is helping me grow.

So here I am, back at my keyboard, ready to share what I’ve learned, the tools that help me feel grounded, and the little insights that make life feel brighter. I hope these reflections inspire you to pause, take a breath, and find moments of joy in your own life.