Cold days have a way of sneaking into more than just the weather forecast. They settle into our bones, our routines, and sometimes even our hearts. Whether it’s the bite of winter air or a season of life that feels a little heavier than usual, cold days remind us how important warmth really is, bothContinue reading “Finding Warmth on Cold Days — Figuratively and Literally”
Category Archives: Self Care
You Are Allowed to Be a Priority
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that putting ourselves first is selfish. We learned to say yes when we meant no.To show up even when we’re exhausted.To give and give and give… and then feel guilty for needing anything in return. But here’s the truth: You cannot pour from an empty cup.And noContinue reading “You Are Allowed to Be a Priority”
The Little Things That Spark Joy
We spend so much of our lives waiting for the big things. The promotion.The vacation.The big move.The milestone moment. We tell ourselves that’s when we’ll feel happy. That’s when we’ll breathe easier. That’s when joy will finally arrive. But what if joy has been here all along… quietly tucked inside the small things? The wayContinue reading “The Little Things That Spark Joy”
When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming
Anxiety doesn’t always show up as panic attacks or obvious fear. Sometimes it looks like: It can make small things feel huge. It can make you question yourself. It can make you want to crawl into bed and stay there until the feeling passes. And when you’re in it? It feels endless. But here’s theContinue reading “When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming”
You Can Do Anything (Yes, Even That Thing)
Let me tell you something you might need to hear today: You can do anything. Not in a fluffy, “wish on a star and it magically appears” kind of way. I mean the real kind. The roll-up-your-sleeves. The cry-a-little. The try-again-tomorrow kind. The kind where you decide, truly decide, that you are not giving upContinue reading “You Can Do Anything (Yes, Even That Thing)”
Soft Sundays & Simple Joys: Making the Most of the Day
There’s something special about Sundays. They feel softer. Slower. A little quieter around the edges. Even if your schedule isn’t perfectly clear or your to-do list is still whispering your name, Sundays hold a gentle kind of magic. And the best part? You don’t have to do anything extraordinary to enjoy them. Let Sunday BeContinue reading “Soft Sundays & Simple Joys: Making the Most of the Day”
Anything Is Possible (Even When It Feels Terrifying)
Growth is funny. We say we want it.We hope for it.We make vision boards about it. But when it actually shows up? It’s usually disguised as discomfort. It’s the new opportunity that makes your stomach flip.The outfit that feels a little bolder than usual.The new job title that makes you wonder if you’re “ready.”The versionContinue reading “Anything Is Possible (Even When It Feels Terrifying)”
One Day at a Time Is Still Progress
Right now, things feel hard. Heavy. Maybe even overwhelming. And if you’re being honest with yourself, you might be tired of pretending you’re “fine” when you’re really just trying to keep your head above water. If that’s where you are, I want you to know something first: you’re not weak for feeling this way. You’reContinue reading “One Day at a Time Is Still Progress”
When Things Feel Heavy, Keep Going Anyway
Right now, things feel hard. Heavy. Maybe even overwhelming. Some days it feels like you’re carrying more than you ever signed up for, and no matter how much effort you put in, progress feels slow or invisible.If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not failing. Hard seasons have a wayContinue reading “When Things Feel Heavy, Keep Going Anyway”
Making It Through the First Few Weeks of the Year
The first few weeks of the year can feel… heavy.As we talked about previously here – https://youmeandbenny.com/2026/01/15/the-new-year-is-hard-and-thats-okay/ There’s so much pressure wrapped up in January. New goals. New habits. New expectations. Everywhere you look, someone seems to be thriving, transforming, or already “winning” the year. And if you’re feeling tired, unmotivated, or unsure, it canContinue reading “Making It Through the First Few Weeks of the Year”