Hey there, I’m Estelle! I’m fueled by my passion for writing and reading stories, spending time in nature, finding fresh ideas on Pinterest, and drinking copious amounts of matcha.
Self Care
Breathing is one of the most essential parts of life, and yet because we do it automatically, most of the time we don’t think about it at all- but the way that we breathe can have a huge impact on our nervous system and well-being. When we are scared
Self Care
The time change was this weekend, and I know I'm not alone in my hatred for it. The sun going down at 5 pm always comes as a rude awakening to the fact that winter is coming, and a reminder of how short its days are. Seasonal Affective Disorder is
Goal Setting
Last month I read the book Atomic Habits, by James Clear. It had been on my reading list for a long time but kept getting pushed back as I added other books and made excuses, but I finally just bought the book, put my others on hold, and decided to
Self Care
Last week I spent a few days in San Francisco while my husband was working a conference there, and though I had a wonderful time, the trip reminded me of how fast-paced and chaotic life can be. From rushing to get packed and get the house cleaned before leaving, to
Personal Growth
I love to journal. It’s one of the few habits I’ve consistently stuck with for the past two years and it has truly become a lifeline I rely on to keep track of where I’m at, let go of what I’m feeling, and also to get
Personal Growth
Positive affirmations! I started incorporating these in my life about two years ago, and recently have been focusing more on them again to help me reach some of my goals like writing consistently, being kinder to myself and others, practicing gratitude, and feeling confident about myself and my abilities. Affirmations
Goal Setting
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of work on limiting beliefs and it has seriously changed the way I see myself, the people around me, and the things I feel I can accomplish. I’ve come to realize that this is a very powerful and important concept when it
Self Care
I use essential oils almost daily in my house, especially in diffuser blends. Whether it’s easing a headache, calming/focusing your mind, or setting the mood in your home, a few drops of essential oils in a diffuser will do it. It's also so much better for the air
Personal Growth
Your mind is foggy, you’re unproductive, you’re stressed, you’re depressed. You feel like you’ve lost sight of yourself. Sound familiar? Yeah, me too. Whether it’s a bad day or a bad month, feeling out of control of your life can be really overwhelming- but I'm
Inspiration
Visualization is a fun practice to help you think about your dreams and goals and to bring your mindset to a place where you are ready to achieve those goals. If you want something, visualize yourself already having it. I’ve found this practice to be a helpful way to
Writing
I am always looking for creative writing inspiration, and I think one of my favorite types of prompts I’ve come across is “three things” prompts. The idea is to take three different things- they could be concepts, ideas, words, colors, places, people, even feelings- and combine them into a