BRINGING MORE EASE INTO YOUR WEEK EVERY THURSDAY
Embracing the personal moments in life.
Hi from the bathroom at my hospital lol. I just got my yearly mammogram done earlier this week. October always reminds me to get checked, so hopefully it reminds you too 🙂
Hi Friend,
Welcome to a little design refresh! This newsletter is such a source of joy for me, so I spent a couple of hours over the weekend giving it a makeover. It feels so fresh to me now and I hope it’s easier to read through for you 🙂
Beyond the design, I’ve been thinking about how I want this newsletter to feel. As AI becomes a bigger part of our lives, I find myself wanting to keep this space a little more personal, hence the photo above. I’ll be adding in an unfiltered moment from my week, something that inspires me, or a little piece of my life I want to share with you.
Sharing a small, honest moment is one way we let each other in.
I hope this little corner of your inbox feels like a place where we can be ourselves.
What’s one piece of your life you’ve been wanting to share with someone? If you’d like, reply to this email and let me in. 🤗
Here’s to keeping things personal.
Rachel
KNOW
Your vulnerability may come across better than you think
Sharing something personal can feel uncomfortable, but others may see it more positively than we do. Researchers call this the “beautiful mess effect”: we tend to judge our own vulnerability more harshly than someone else’s, whether we’re asking for help or admitting a mistake. It’s a gentle reminder that the imperfect parts we hesitate to share may not look like flaws to the person we’re letting in.
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology — “Beautiful mess effect: Self–other differences in evaluation of showing vulnerability” (Bruk, Scholl & Bless, 2018).
BEGIN
Let someone in, even just a little.
Take two minutes to send someone you trust a small, honest glimpse of your day.
Share an unfiltered photo with a sentence about the moment.
Share a small win you might otherwise overlook.
If you’ve had a hard day, say so without adding “but it’s fine.”
EXPLORE
A small step toward what feels true for you
I never promoted this video (and it’s almost been a year!) and it was because at the time I was scared and nervous, and it felt so vulnerable. Now looking back at it, I’m really proud of how the video turned out and the message. I hope that it helps you if you’re navigating any sort of uncertainty in your life. It’s funny how with a little distance things aren’t quite as scary as you thought they were. 😊
MY PICK
My cozy cashmere wrap
This Alice Walk cashmere wrap is the first thing I pack when I travel and when I want to feel a little more put together. It’s one of those small comforts that feels so good and the elegance and classic style immediately just makes me slow down a little bit more. Who knew clothing could really have such an effect on my nervous system?
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CURRENTLY
A few little finds on my radar
Reading
I’m interviewing Dr. Eleonara Teplinsky soon to talk all things breast cancer and her book, “Beyond the Pink”. This will be a must listen/watch on the podcast!
Learning
Have you heard of movement snacks? All it takes is 5 minutes a day to experience a better mood.
Sleeping
If you have trouble falling asleep each night (raising my hand over here!) try yoga nidra to get into a more relaxed state. Your nervous system will thank you. 🤲
REFLECT
“Being rather than knowing requires showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
— Brené Brown
What’s one small moment from this week that felt like you? Who would you feel comfortable sharing it with?
What helps you feel most connected to real life?
Want to say more? Just reply to this email. I’d love to hear from you 🤍
PASS IT ON
Thinking of someone who could use the message in today’s newsletter? Feel free to pass it along. It’s one of the sweetest ways to support this corner of your inbox. 🫶
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