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Valerie Alvarez
Valerie AlvarezSkincare founder. Wellness runner. Anti-burnout realist. Here to help you feel good and glow better.
The Year Was 2016...
Self-Awareness

The Year Was 2016...

Over the holidays, the first trend of 2026 emerged: the year 2016.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jan 18, 2026
Continuation Is the New Reset

Continuation Is the New Reset

January this year is not aspirational. It’s directional.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jan 11, 2026
January Is Not a Clean Slate. It’s a Soft Continuation.
Mindset

January Is Not a Clean Slate. It’s a Soft Continuation.

Embrace a gentle start to 2026 with a mindful approach that rejects hustle culture and celebrates calm, intentional growth beyond the 'new year, new me' narrative.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Jan 4, 2026
The Systems That Carry You Forward
Mindset

The Systems That Carry You Forward

A grounded way to finish the year — why sustainable systems matter more than motivation, and how to carry calm, consistency, and clarity into 2026.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Dec 21, 2025
The In-Between Season

The In-Between Season

That quiet space between “almost done” and “not quite over.”

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Dec 17, 2025
How To Come Back To Yourself

How To Come Back To Yourself

A quiet reminder for the moments when life feels full, but you feel far away.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Dec 14, 2025
Selective Hustle: How To Decide What Actually Deserves Your Energy This Week

Selective Hustle: How To Decide What Actually Deserves Your Energy This Week

A calmer, cleaner way to start your week — powered by intentional energy, not endless effort.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Dec 7, 2025
Micro-Luxuries for Sunday Evenings
Daily Routines

Micro-Luxuries for Sunday Evenings

Discover cozy Sunday evening micro-luxuries that transform your weekend's final hours into a blissful reset, easing anxiety and creating a soothing sanctuary before Monday.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Nov 30, 2025
The Softest Reintroduction to Your Standards
Self-Awareness

The Softest Reintroduction to Your Standards

Consistency is a gift you give yourself first. Start small. Start soft.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Nov 23, 2025
Morning Luxuries to Elevate Your Day Without Breaking the Bank
Mindset

Morning Luxuries to Elevate Your Day Without Breaking the Bank

Discover low-effort luxuries that elevate your daily routine: Practical tips to transform mornings with sensory details and intentional habits that feel effortlessly expensive.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Nov 16, 2025
The November Mindset Edit: Quiet Momentum
Mindset

The November Mindset Edit: Quiet Momentum

Grounded, not busy. When slowing down becomes your superpower.

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Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Nov 12, 2025
Rebuild the Morning, Rebuild Yourself
Daily Routines

Rebuild the Morning, Rebuild Yourself

When the days get darker, your routine becomes your anchor. Here’s how to start again — softly but intentionally.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Nov 9, 2025
The Warm-Up Phase: Getting Ready for Your Next Season
Journaling

The Warm-Up Phase: Getting Ready for Your Next Season

How to use November as your power month for clarity, structure, and slow growth.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Nov 2, 2025
A Soft Goodbye to October
Journaling

A Soft Goodbye to October

Slowing down, letting go, and easing into November.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Oct 29, 2025
Sunday Slowdown: The Power of Rest After Striving
Self-Awareness

Sunday Slowdown: The Power of Rest After Striving

The truth about limits, stillness, and self-discovery.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Oct 26, 2025
The Version of You on the Other Side
Self-Awareness

The Version of You on the Other Side

The truth about limits, stillness, and self-discovery.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Oct 19, 2025
The Sundown Wind-Down: Your Body’s Cue to Slow Down
Daily Routines

The Sundown Wind-Down: Your Body’s Cue to Slow Down

Embracing early sunsets as a cue for relaxation and better sleep.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Oct 5, 2025
Productivity Redefined: The Power of Slowing Down This Season
Self-Awareness

Productivity Redefined: The Power of Slowing Down This Season

Why slowing down is the smartest move you can make this season.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Sep 28, 2025
Blue Mind Theory: The Calm Your Brain Craves
Mindset

Blue Mind Theory: The Calm Your Brain Craves

Why water makes us calmer, happier, and more creative — and how to bring Blue Mind into everyday life as we close out summer.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Sep 21, 2025
Mini Moments, Major Memories: Savoring the Last Week of Summer

Mini Moments, Major Memories: Savoring the Last Week of Summer

The little moments that made summer, summer

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Sep 14, 2025
Soft Starts and September Shifts
Self-Care

Soft Starts and September Shifts

Because easing in now beats burning out later.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Sep 7, 2025
Endings, Beginnings & A September Reset
Mindset

Endings, Beginnings & A September Reset

A soft close to August, a fresh start for September

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Aug 31, 2025
Slow is Powerful: The Zone 2 Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed
Self-Care

Slow is Powerful: The Zone 2 Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed

Because your glow doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from knowing when to do less.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Aug 24, 2025
The Four-a-Day Guide to Feeling Good Without Overdoing It
Daily Routines

The Four-a-Day Guide to Feeling Good Without Overdoing It

Ditch overwhelming wellness routines and embrace a simple 4-step framework that keeps you grounded, energized, and actually enjoying life without burning out.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Aug 10, 2025
The Art of Selective Absence: A Lazy Luxe Guide to Boundaries
Daily Routines

The Art of Selective Absence: A Lazy Luxe Guide to Boundaries

Discover the power of selective absence: Learn how high-functioning individuals can set boundaries, recharge, and show up strategically without burning out.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Aug 3, 2025
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