Glow by Lady E

  I used to believe discipline meant pushing through.

  I almost didn’t bring it. It felt unnecessary. Bulky. A little inconvenient. I used to just carry everything. Bags on both arms. Tote on my shoulder. Water bottle, purchases, whatever I decided I needed that day. I never questioned it. I just… did it. That morning, though, something in me hesitated. Not loudly. Not dramatically. Just a quiet thought: What if I didn’t? I was anxious about our trip that day because I didn’t want to carry anything heavy and our tote is heavy from all the things we need to bring.  And then I remembered.  My little trolley. The one I’ve had for years. The one I stopped using because my husband didn’t like it.  He said it’s better to carry everything. But I’m not him.  And I’m not as strong as him.  And I’m not built like him.  I have limitations and one of them is the condition of my spine which limits me from carrying a lot.  With my decision solid,  I folded it. Brought it with me. Didn’t overthink it. Jus...

B ack when I was very active in blogging, I often showed the products that I've finished or products that I've hit pan on. It's mostly for me. I like looking at the empty bottles and makeup and feel glad, accomplished even, that I was able to use the products that I bought, that I got my money's worth. It's such a nice feeling to work then be able to treat yourself with small luxuries, no?

  What comes to mind when you hear the word, "resources?" I bet it's natural resources, right? 😁And you get a picture of trees and nature in your head? 😁 Some people think about money though. But in my soft luxe journey, I’ve learned that time, energy, and money are equally precious currencies — and how I choose to spend them shapes not only my lifestyle but also my healing.

  I’ve never been one to follow the clock just because someone says I should. I’m a night owl — and so is my son — and we function best when we honor that. There’s this popular belief that you have to be asleep by 11 PM or your body won’t repair itself. But what if your mind and body come alive after midnight? What if your deepest work, your clearest thinking, and your most creative ideas happen when the rest of the world is asleep? The quiet hours aren’t a flaw in your rhythm — they’re your private canvas, where life’s richest thoughts and most decadent ideas are painted in peace. Luxe Starts with Listening to Your Body I used to force myself to wake up before 9 am. Before the pandemic, I woke up at 6:30 am because I had to do a lot of things before my husband left for the office. I also had to make sure that breakfast was done before my son woke up. Then, I had to prepare the materials for the day's homeschool lessons. I may be a stay-at-home mom, but my life back then was quit...