I’ve always been someone who likes to stay busy. I love my work, I’m constantly thinking about new ideas, and I genuinely enjoy creating and sharing the things I discover with all of you. But one thing I’ve learned over the years is that taking time off is just as important as showing up, so for the next few weeks, I’m going to take a little break.
I’ve been thinking a lot about slowing down lately—not waiting until we’re exhausted or overwhelmed, but actually making downtime part of our lives. For me, that means giving myself permission to step away from my usual schedule, spend less time on my phone, travel, be with family and friends, and really enjoy these last few weeks of summer. And I have to say, I’m really looking forward to it.
When I was younger, I felt like I always had to be doing something. There was another goal to reach, another project to work on, or something else on my list that needed my attention. I still have that drive but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve become much more intentional about how I spend my time. I like working hard and will continue doing what I love, but I also want to enjoy my life while I’m doing it. I want to travel and actually be present, have a long lunch without thinking about what I need to do next, take a walk without constantly checking my phone, and leave some room in my days for things that aren’t scheduled or productive. I’m realizing more and more that those moments are just as important as everything we accomplish.
You’ll still see some content from me while I’m away—much of it has already been planned and created—but behind the scenes, I’ll be spending less time online and more time enjoying life offline. My hope is to come back feeling refreshed, inspired and excited for everything I have planned for fall.
Before I go, I also wanted to leave you with some of my favorite Glow Girl resources. I know many of you come here for the products I recommend, travel inspiration, clean beauty, wellness information and fashion finds, so I thought it would be helpful to put some of the best of The Glow Girl in one place. Think of it as your Glow Girl cheat sheet while I’m away!
My ShopMy is where you can always find what I’m wearing, using and recommending—from fashion and accessories to clean beauty, wellness, travel and more. I’m constantly updating my collections, so it’s always a great place to start if you’re looking for something you’ve seen me share.
You know how passionate I am about feeling our best as we age. I created my Longevity List to make it easy to find some of my favorite supplements and wellness products all in one place.
EXPLORE MY LONGEVITY SUPPLEMENT LIST
From skincare and sunscreen to makeup, haircare and body care, these are the clean beauty products that have earned a permanent place in my routine.
Clean living can be confusing, and I’m a big believer in making small, realistic changes rather than trying to overhaul everything at once. This guide shares 25 ingredients and toxins I personally try to avoid.
I’m always finding something good on Amazon! My storefront includes fashion, fitness, beauty, wellness, travel essentials, home finds and so much more.
Travel is one of my greatest passions, and I love sharing the special places I discover along the way. You can find my hotel recommendations, restaurants, itineraries, packing tips and destination guides all in one place.
I hope you’ll explore some of these while I’m away, but I also hope you’ll find your own way to slow down a little before summer is over. There will always be more to do, another email to answer or another thing to cross off the list, but summer goes by way too fast. So enjoy it. See you in a few weeks!
xx Melissa
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