I used to roll my eyes at the idea of self-care. I thought relaxation was a luxury, & boundaries were for the privileged. I convinced myself that if I wasn’t productive every minute of the day, from the moment I woke up to the moment I collapsed into bed, I was failing. “Sleep is for the weak,” right? Or, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”

But here’s the truth: our time is precious, & our lives are sacred. If we don’t choose to rest, our bodies will make that choice for us. Setting boundaries (whether it’s reserving Sunday, the last day of your weekend, or carving out moments of peace in the middle of chaos) is not selfish. It’s sacred. I hope you find those moments for yourself, moments you can call your own.

When I started this brand in 2022, I was a high school teacher, a student leadership moderator, a yearbook advisor, & the go-to person for anything that needed doing. I was also a part-time grad student, balancing 3-hour classes two to three times a week. Life was non-stop. But then I took a step back, listened to the message behind my own products, & realized I needed to make a change.

Today, I’ve slowed down. I work at a bookshop, & I embrace the many roles I hold: dog mom, auntie, daughter, friend. I am many things, but I am not a machine. Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. It’s how I can show up for my family, my friends, my community, & myself.

Protecting my time & caring for myself doesn’t just make me better…it makes me whole.