I am currently in the middle of another reading slump. This current slump has been going on for nearly 6 months and I am ready to get back on track. Not just with my reading, but also my routines, and really feeling a little more put together. (In a book slump? Check out some tips to get back to reading!) So I am revisiting one of my favorite routines, my evening routine. This time, prioritizing more self-care in terms of exercise, reading, and rest.  My cozy & bookish evening routine consists of: 5:30 pm – Workout or Decompression Session I get home a bit before 5:30 and love to use…

Every year when Fall rolls around, I find myself ready to slow down. As the sun sets earlier, I find my internal clock wanting to rest earlier too.  While the seasonal depression is a very real thing, I still enjoy the chilly nights spent being cozy and indulging in more self-care activities.  While my evening routines generally consist of the same habits throughout the seasons, I love taking advantage of the slow and cozy feelings that accompany fall and really lean into them with my routines. Especially when summer was hectic or busy.  My evening routine now consists of: Indoor Workouts As a lifelong asthmatic, working out in the cold…