🐚🧘‍♀️🌸  FRIDAY 5 FAVORITE THINGS: READY, SET.. REST!

Hi '25! I cannot believe we’re already here. Christmas was a mad dash—an absolute blur—and honestly, I didn’t love how quickly it all flew by. Anyone else feel the same? We pour so much time and energy into these monumental holidays, and then—poof—they’re gone. At one point, I actually had deliveries stacked to the top of the doorway. It was... a lot. Wait! Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a holiday where we all just slowed down? Like, instead of sprinting through Whole Foods or midnight gift wrapping frenzies, we all just packed our bags and went to Hawaii. Picture this: meditating on the beach, eating pineapple, floating in the ocean—just totally being present. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not the Grinch (could be a mermaid), but the hustle/bustle can feel like Whoville on overdrive.

All that said, my Christmas was still the best ever and truly unforgettable for one very big reason—I got engaged! Yes, with a dreamy ring that looks like a flower you’d find somewhere tropical. So, Happy ‘Ohana’ to us as in “Ohana means family". So as excited as I am for the start of a new year, I want to pause and be grounded in being newly engaged. I recently heard about Tony Robbins’ 6 basic human needs philosophy on one of my favorite pods. He says we have all six but there's usually two primary needs that shape how we live. I think mine have always been certainty and growth. Ergo - having deeper certainty in my own future family brought me a lot of peace *and joy* this Holiday so I didn’t stress about skipping the holiday frenzy onsite this year. I focused on new traditions for my future family. Being in tune with my hierarchy helps me prioritize/be decisive when I get pulled in more than one direction. 

Here’s the list of Tony Robbins’ six basic human needs. Take just a moment to consider your top two, it's a worthwhile exercise of self-discovery that brings some clarity and perspective. 

𓇼 Certainty: Stability, security, and comfort.
𓇼 Uncertainty/Variety: The spice of life—adventure, surprise, and change.
𓇼 Significance: Feeling valued and unique.
𓇼 Love/Connection: Deep bonds and relationships.
𓇼 Growth: Personal and professional development.
𓇼 Contribution: Giving back, creating meaning, and making an impact.

See there's something to like about freezing, cold January, it can bring a new perspective. Well I could use it because I’m about to plan Christmas (times ten?) along with the rest of 2025. But here’s the thing—I’m actually looking forward to it. Check on me in March though.. Now I feel bright and optimistic because I’ve been putting in the reps on a few foundational habits that are just making life feel a little lighter. This blog leans personal, so come along if you'd like. I’m sharing my go-tos for what I feel is giving me a good start to the year. Practical tools, little feel good items  and some self-care rituals that are sticking. Here's my guide to starting a Happy 25.