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Valerie Alvarez
Valerie AlvarezSkincare founder. Wellness runner. Anti-burnout realist. Here to help you feel good and glow better.
The Sunday Edit
Daily Routines

The Sunday Edit

Crowd-sourced rituals, ice rollers, and why doing less might be your new power move.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jun 22, 2025
The Cure for Control Issues (That Doesn’t Involve “Trusting the Universe”)
Mindset

The Cure for Control Issues (That Doesn’t Involve “Trusting the Universe”)

Detachment = not giving up, just letting go of the grip. Let’s talk.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jun 15, 2025
Your Summer Reset Doesn’t Need a Glow-Up—It Needs a Power-Down
Self-Care

Your Summer Reset Doesn’t Need a Glow-Up—It Needs a Power-Down

More cold plunges and early alarms won’t fix

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jun 8, 2025
You’re Not Lacking Discipline—You’re Lacking Rhythm
Self-Awareness

You’re Not Lacking Discipline—You’re Lacking Rhythm

Because hustle isn’t the same as harmony.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jun 1, 2025
If You’re Always ‘Catching Up,’ You’re Doing Too Much
Self-Awareness

If You’re Always ‘Catching Up,’ You’re Doing Too Much

If your idea of “rest” involves catching up on work, errands, and inbox zero—you’re not resting, you’re performing. This week, we’re rewriting the rules of productivity and teaching you how to unplug on purpose.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
May 25, 2025
Running on Empty? Let’s Talk About Invisible Burnout
Self-Care

Running on Empty? Let’s Talk About Invisible Burnout

This week speaks to those who are high-functioning but secretly exhausted. It's the kind of burnout that hides behind yoga classes and green smoothies.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
May 21, 2025
You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind: A Guide to Pivoting Without Guilt
Mindset

You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind: A Guide to Pivoting Without Guilt

Timely for mid-Q2, when goals set in January might feel irrelevant or outdated. This newsletter gives permission to shift direction in wellness, work, or routines without shame.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
May 11, 2025
The Productivity Hangover: When Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Vibe

The Productivity Hangover: When Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Vibe

Feeling that first-of-the-month motivation and the weight of overcommitted calendars? This edition helps you reset how to approach productivity through a more mindful, wellness-aligned lens.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
May 4, 2025
The 10-Minute Wellness Flex: Small Moves, Big Glow
Daily Routines

The 10-Minute Wellness Flex: Small Moves, Big Glow

Small shifts, big impact: why 10 intentional minutes might be the ultimate wellness flex you’re overlooking.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Reset: How To Prep for a Week Without Burning Out by Wednesday
Daily Routines

Sunday Reset: How To Prep for a Week Without Burning Out by Wednesday

Plot twist: your Sunday scaries might be solved by doing less, not more. Here’s the ritual I swear by—and how to make it your own.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Apr 20, 2025
The Self-Care Slump: How to Get Back on Track Without Starting Over
Self-Care

The Self-Care Slump: How to Get Back on Track Without Starting Over

Wellness shouldn’t feel like another job on your plate. Here’s how to bounce back from the “I fell off” spiral with compassion and small, powerful moves.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Apr 13, 2025
Are You Burned Out or Just Bored? Let’s Talk.
Mindset

Are You Burned Out or Just Bored? Let’s Talk.

One quarter down, three to go. Let’s reset your mindset.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Apr 6, 2025
Is Your Self-Care Routine Secretly Stressing You Out?
Daily Routines

Is Your Self-Care Routine Secretly Stressing You Out?

Self-care shouldn’t feel like a job. If your “wind down” routine is winding you up, it’s time for a reset.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Mar 30, 2025
Self-Care for Overachievers: The ‘Unsexy’ Habits That Actually Work
Self-Care

Self-Care for Overachievers: The ‘Unsexy’ Habits That Actually Work

Spa days are great, but self-care for high performers looks a lot more like time blocking, boundaries, and letting yourself not be productive 24/7.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Mar 23, 2025
The End-of-Q1 Glow-Up: What’s Working, What’s Not & Small Daily Habits for Big Results
Self-Awareness

The End-of-Q1 Glow-Up: What’s Working, What’s Not & Small Daily Habits for Big Results

March is the halftime show of the year—time to see what’s actually working and make some power moves before Q2. Let’s refine, refresh, and upgrade.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Mar 16, 2025
When Hustle Culture is Just Toxic: Quitting the Productivity Olympics
Self-Care

When Hustle Culture is Just Toxic: Quitting the Productivity Olympics

Burnout isn't a badge of honor—here's how to escape the productivity hamster wheel.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Mar 8, 2025
It’s Not You, It’s Me... (No, But Really, It’s You.)
Self-Awareness

It’s Not You, It’s Me... (No, But Really, It’s You.)

Sometimes we hold onto relationships, careers, and goals that no longer serve us—just because we’ve already invested time and energy. But staying stuck out of guilt isn’t growth, it’s self-sabotage. Here’s how to recognize when it’s time to pivot (and how to let go without the emotional baggage).

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Mar 2, 2025
This Decade Changed Everything—Here’s What I Learned
Self-Awareness

This Decade Changed Everything—Here’s What I Learned

Turning 39 has me reflecting on the past decade—the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hard-earned lessons. From reinvention to resilience, here are 9 things I wish I knew at 29.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Feb 23, 2025
Lost Your Spark? The One-Question Exercise to Reignite Your Drive
Self-Awareness

Lost Your Spark? The One-Question Exercise to Reignite Your Drive

When everything feels flat, ask yourself this one thing—a trick from psychology that helps rewire your brain for curiosity and momentum.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Feb 16, 2025
Aging Is a Rebrand. Here’s How to Own It.
Self-Awareness

Aging Is a Rebrand. Here’s How to Own It.

Feeling ‘behind’ in life? Read this before you panic. Getting older isn’t about ‘losing time’—it’s about gaining wisdom, building better habits and how to reframe age-related anxiety and own your timeline.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Feb 9, 2025
Morning Routines Are Overrated—Here’s What You Actually Need to Start Your Day Right
Daily Routines

Morning Routines Are Overrated—Here’s What You Actually Need to Start Your Day Right

The perfect morning routine doesn’t exist. But small, intentional tweaks can make your mornings feel way less chaotic. We'll help you build a flexible, fail-proof system that works even if you hit snooze 3 times.

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Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Feb 2, 2025
January Check-In: Are Your Goals Thriving or Just Surviving?

January Check-In: Are Your Goals Thriving or Just Surviving?

A self-reflection guide to evaluate New Year’s resolutions, celebrate small wins, and make adjustments for a successful February.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jan 26, 2025
Mindful Commutes: Make Your Travel Time Work for You
Mindset

Mindful Commutes: Make Your Travel Time Work for You

Rethink your commute with these five ways to care for your mind on the go.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jan 19, 2025
Conquer the Sunday Scaries with This Simple Routine
Daily Routines

Conquer the Sunday Scaries with This Simple Routine

A practical reset routine to turn Sunday dread into Monday motivation.

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Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jan 12, 2025
New Year, 12 Wishes
Mindset

New Year, 12 Wishes

Manifesting Joy, Health, and Balance in 2025.

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Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jan 5, 2025
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