🌙 A Soft Start: One Gentle Ritual That’s Grounding Me

Back from break and not in a hurry to hustle.

After a little pause, I’m re-entering life slowly, with softness and intention.

I used to think returning from time off meant hitting the ground running. Now I know better. I don’t need a sprint—I need a soft start.

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✨ The Ritual That’s Holding Me Right Now

My morning anchor? A simple cup of spearmint tea.

Before the emails, before the world rushes in, I sit down with a warm mug of mint tea. Just me and a few quiet minutes. If the weather allows, I step outside. If not, I find a window that catches the light.

I wrap my hands around the mug. I breathe in. I let the calm roll in with the steam.

It may not sound revolutionary—but this moment is everything.

It tells my system:
You’re safe. We’re not rushing. We’re home.

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🌿 Why This Matters

This ritual isn’t about tea. It’s about presence.

It’s about choosing to begin gently instead of diving headfirst into noise, deadlines, and to-dos. It’s a tiny act of rebellion against burnout. A small, sacred promise to start from peace.

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🌼 If You’re Just Coming Back Too…

You don’t have to have it all figured out today. You don’t need a full plan or a packed calendar.

Start with something tiny—a stretch, a deep breath, a walk, a warm sip—and let that be enough.

Let you be enough.

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☕ Try This:

• Make a cup of mint or herbal tea.
• Find a spot that feels calm (sunlight is a bonus).
• Sip slowly. No scrolling. No multitasking.
• Just breathe.

Let this be your soft start.

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💫 Your Turn

What’s your ritual? What tiny moment is helping you feel like yourself again?

Share it in the comments, or simply keep it close to your heart.

However you return—return gently.

You deserve that.

~Annie