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Self-Care & Wellness Advice
Looking for in-depth advice on self-care and wellness? It’s one of our favorite topics here at Thriving Simply! Explore all of our latest articles, from practical tips to long-term strategies. Enjoy and be well!
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How to Feel More Abundant When Money Is Tight
Money stress is real — but abundance isn’t only about income. This gentle, first-person guide shares simple ways to feel more abundant, supported, in control, and steady even when money is tight.
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Simple Slow Living Habits for Busy People
Feel busy all the time? These simple slow living habits help you feel calmer and less rushed — even when life stays full.
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The Magic of Single-Tasking: A Calmer Way to Get Things Done
Multitasking feels productive, but it often creates more stress. Learn why focusing on one thing at a time builds momentum, simplifies your day, and helps you feel calmer and more grounded.
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Thriving Simply in 2026: Guide to a Calm, Simple & Intentional Life
A gentle guide to simply thriving in 2026 with small, intentional shifts that make life feel lighter. Thoughtful habits for calm mornings, simpler routines, and a more grounded, meaningful year ahead — without pressure or perfection.
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Daily Rituals for a Calm Life: Simple Tips to Get Started
Some days feel rushed before they even start. Other days feel heavy before they end. And in between, it can…
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The Gentle Everything Shower: A Relaxing Ritual, Not a Chore
A gentle take on the Everything Shower that turns your daily routine into a calming ritual — without pressure, overwhelm, or doing too much.
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Eating for Calm: Everyday Foods That Help You Feel Grounded
Feeling on edge lately? These simple, everyday foods can help support a calmer nervous system and bring more steadiness to your daily routine.
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Emotional Clutter? How to Let It Go At The End of the Day
Learn gentle ways to release emotional clutter at the end of the day so you can rest more easily. These calming habits support emotional regulation, nervous system care, and a softer transition into sleep.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Reset Your Nervous System and Calm Your Body
A gentle, beginner-friendly guide to calming your nervous system on overwhelming days. Learn simple, soothing techniques to reduce stress, find balance, and feel grounded — no meditation or complicated routines required.
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How To Start a Holistic Lifestyle This Year
Start your holistic lifestyle this year with gentle, realistic steps that nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Learn how to sleep better, reset your nervous system, eat cleaner, and create calming rituals that help you feel grounded, balanced, and supported — without overwhelm or perfection.
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Holistic Morning Rituals for Busy People
A gentle, beginner-friendly guide to holistic morning rituals for busy people. Learn simple, grounding routines to support your mind, body, and spirit — without long routines, perfection, or overwhelm.
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Do We Even Need New Year’s Resolutions? A Softer Take on the Year Ahead
Rethink traditional New Year’s resolutions with this calm, gentle approach. Discover why resolutions often fail and explore kinder, more sustainable alternatives for creating a peaceful, intentional year.
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The 15-Minute Decluttering Routine That Will Change Your Home
Create a peaceful home with this simple 15-minute daily decluttering routine. Learn what to do, how to start, and easy tips for keeping your home calm and clutter-free — without overwhelm.
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Quick Calming Techniques for Holiday Travel Days
Feeling overwhelmed on holiday travel days? These simple, beginner-friendly calming techniques help you stay relaxed during flights, car rides, TSA lines, and busy airports. Easy, quick tips you can use anywhere to make travel days feel more manageable.
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25 Morning Journal Prompts That Can Change the Way You Start Your Day
Start your day with clarity and intention using these 20 morning journal prompts. A simple, grounding morning routine designed to help you feel calmer, more focused, and more present.
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What Is Slow Living? A Guide to a Calmer, More Intentional Life
Discover the meaning and history of the slow living movement, plus simple, grounding ways to start practicing slow living in your daily routine. A calm and intentional slow living guide for beginners.
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2026 Calm List: 26 Tiny Things That Make Life Feel Better (No Willpower Required)
Discover 26 tiny slow-living inspired habits that make life feel calmer and lighter in 2026. No pressure, no willpower — just gentle daily rituals that support a peaceful, intentional year.
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How to Move Past Wellness Roadblocks | Tips for Real Life
Gently overcome common wellness roadblocks like stress, low motivation, and lack of time with simple, grounding strategies that help you stay consistent, calm, and supported in your daily routines.
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8 Easy Morning Habits That Bring Instant Calm
Discover easy morning rituals that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and ready for the day. Simple, realistic habits that support wellness, reduce stress, and create peaceful mornings.
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New Year Reset: Tiny Habits That Make Life Feel So Much Lighter
Reset your life for the New Year with small, realistic habits that make life feel lighter, calmer, and more manageable. Simple daily shifts that reduce overwhelm and bring peace back into your routine.
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This Simple DIY Eucalyptus Body Butter Is the Secret to a Spa-Like Finish
This eucalyptus after-shower body butter is a simple DIY recipe designed to lock in moisture and extend that spa-like shower feeling. Easy, calming, and beginner-friendly.
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Easy DIY Body Butter | All Natural Only 3 Ingredients
This minimalist 3-ingredient body butter is simple, nourishing, and beginner-friendly. Learn how to make a soft, whipped body butter using just three ingredients.
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The Magic of Single-Tasking: A Calmer Way to Get Things Done
Multitasking feels productive, but it often creates more stress. Learn why focusing on one thing at a time builds momentum, simplifies your day, and helps you feel calmer and more grounded.
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Thriving Simply in 2026: Guide to a Calm, Simple & Intentional Life
A gentle guide to simply thriving in 2026 with small, intentional shifts that make life feel lighter. Thoughtful habits for calm mornings, simpler routines, and a more grounded, meaningful year ahead — without pressure or perfection.
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The Gentle Everything Shower: A Relaxing Ritual, Not a Chore
A gentle take on the Everything Shower that turns your daily routine into a calming ritual — without pressure, overwhelm, or doing too much.
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Calm Bedrooms: How to Create a Space That Helps You Truly Rest
When life feels overwhelming, your bedroom should help you rest. Simple, realistic ways to create a calm bedroom that feels supportive, cozy, and easy to unwind in.
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DIY Sleep Candle (A Calming Night Ritual, Not Another Task)
This gentle DIY sleep candle is a calming evening ritual designed to help you wind down without pressure. Simple, soothing, and intentionally low-effort.
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A Love Letter to Yourself: Practicing Self-Compassion This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about doing more. This gentle guide explores how to write a love letter to yourself — rooted in self-compassion, rest, and real life.
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How to Make Your Home Feel Calm When Life Feels Overwhelming
When life feels overwhelming, it’s rarely just one big thing. It’s usually a hundred small things — thoughts you’re carrying,…
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DIY Shower Steamers
A beginner-friendly guide to DIY shower steamers — simple, calming, and easy to make for a soothing shower ritual at home.
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How to Plan Your Week Without Overplanning
Somewhere between color-coded planners, endless to-do lists, and “perfect” weekly routines, planning stopped feeling supportive and started feeling… heavy. I…
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Quiet Morning Rituals That Make Ordinary Days Feel Special
These quiet morning rituals help ordinary days feel special — without waking up earlier or changing your routine. Simple, calming ideas for real life.
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Why People Hang Eucalyptus in the Shower (A Simple Spa-Like Upgrade)
Learn how to make a DIY eucalyptus shower bundle for a simple, spa-like shower experience that feels calming and easy to maintain.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Reset Your Nervous System and Calm Your Body
A gentle, beginner-friendly guide to calming your nervous system on overwhelming days. Learn simple, soothing techniques to reduce stress, find balance, and feel grounded — no meditation or complicated routines required.
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Goodbye Resolutions: Try These New Year Intention Ideas Instead
Looking for a gentler, more sustainable alternative to New Year’s resolutions? These 17 intention ideas help you start the year with clarity, calm, and purpose. Learn how to set supportive intentions, reduce overwhelm, create joyful habits, and build a year that feels aligned — not pressured.
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Do We Even Need New Year’s Resolutions? A Softer Take on the Year Ahead
Rethink traditional New Year’s resolutions with this calm, gentle approach. Discover why resolutions often fail and explore kinder, more sustainable alternatives for creating a peaceful, intentional year.
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Quick Calming Techniques for Holiday Travel Days
Feeling overwhelmed on holiday travel days? These simple, beginner-friendly calming techniques help you stay relaxed during flights, car rides, TSA lines, and busy airports. Easy, quick tips you can use anywhere to make travel days feel more manageable.
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Self-Care 101: A Daily Self Care Checklist for Beginners
A simple, beginner-friendly daily self care checklist to help you feel calmer, grounded, and supported. Learn what self-care really means, how to build easy habits, and how daily self-care transforms your energy and well-being over time.
