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Hey love, It finally feels like the year is starting to move. Not in a loud, dramatic way. Not in a “new year, new me” kind of way. Just… real. The holidays are officially behind us, the excitement has settled, and now life is quietly asking, “Okay, how do you actually want to live this year?” And honestly, I like this part better. The first week of January always feels like a warm-up. Everyone is talking about goals, posting resolutions, mapping out big plans — but real life hasn’t caught up yet. The second Sunday feels different. This is where routines start forming. Where intentions begin to feel practical instead of aspirational. Where the year stops being an idea and starts becoming something you move through. For me, this is the moment I start setting my rhythm. I’m not rushing. I’m not forcing anything. I’m paying attention. Paying attention to how my mornings feel, how my energy shifts throughout the day, and what actually supports me instead of draining me. I’m noticing what works when the noise dies down and real life resumes. And if you’re just now feeling like you’re getting into the flow, let me say this clearly — you are not late. This is usually when things start to stick. The pressure to “start strong” fades, and what’s left is something more sustainable. You start waking up at a consistent time without forcing it. You find yourself reaching for routines naturally. You realize you don’t need to overhaul your life — you just need a few steady systems that support the season you’re in. That’s where I am right now. Instead of setting a million goals, I’ve been focusing on intention. How I want my days to feel. How I want my time to be structured. How I want to move through work, rest, and everything in between without feeling like I’m constantly catching up. There’s something really empowering about choosing rhythm over urgency. I’ve learned that when I rush, I burn out. When I slow down enough to listen, things actually start to align. Opportunities feel clearer. Decisions feel less heavy. My energy feels more protected. And the year starts to unfold instead of being forced. This is also usually the time when I genuinely start using my planner — not as a rulebook, but as a guide. I like having a place where my intentions can live without pressure. Somewhere I can map things out slowly, adjust when needed, and build the year as I go instead of demanding clarity all at once. That’s why I created Her Glow Era: The Reset Year Planner (2026) the way I did. Not to rush goals or overwhelm myself, but to give my year some structure that still leaves room for flexibility. It’s less about productivity and more about alignment — checking in, planning realistically, and letting progress happen at a pace that feels good. And that’s really the energy I’m carrying into this week. If things are starting to feel lighter for you — even just a little — that matters. If your routines are slowly coming together, that matters. If you’re setting intentions without pressure, that matters. Progress doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it just shows up as consistency. So as this new week begins, I’m choosing to move forward calmly. I’m building momentum without rushing it. I’m trusting that the rhythm I’m creating now will carry me through the rest of the year in a way that feels supportive instead of stressful. If you’re doing the same, you’re right on time. 🛍️ Curated Finds for Setting Your Rhythm ✨ A simple planner or digital calendar — for organizing your days without overwhelming yourself ✨ A notes app or reflection journal — to check in and reset your intentions ✨ A warm morning drink routine — coffee, tea, or matcha to ease into the day ✨ A consistent Sunday reset habit — preparing for the week calmly ✨ Her Glow Era: The Reset Year Planner (2026) — for building your year intentionally, one week at a time 💌 Your Soft Reminder You don’t need to rush the year to make progress. Set your rhythm. The rest will follow. With love & luxury, Tamara ✨

Hey love, By Wednesday, the week usually tells the truth. Monday still has hope attached to it. Tuesday is about momentum. But Wednesday? Wednesday is where reality settles in. The to-do list meets your actual energy. The plans meet real life. And you’re left with this quiet moment where you can either keep pushing on autopilot… or pause and be honest with yourself. So let’s be honest. A lot of us are tired by Wednesday — not in a dramatic, falling-apart way, but in a subtle, mental one. The kind of tired that comes from constantly responding. Responding to emails, requests, expectations, and responsibilities. The kind of tired that builds when you don’t give yourself permission to check in before moving forward. I’ve learned that Wednesdays aren’t meant to be fixed. They’re meant to be noticed. This is usually the day I ask myself a simple question: Am I living intentionally this week, or am I just reacting to everything around me? And the answer isn’t always flattering — but it’s always helpful. There’s a difference between being busy and being aligned. Being busy fills time. Being aligned gives direction. And sometimes, the reason the week feels heavy isn’t because you’re doing too much — it’s because what you’re doing isn’t fully aligned with where you are right now. Midweek is where that realization usually hits. A lot of women don’t slow down long enough to notice what’s draining them. We power through discomfort. We normalize overwhelm. We convince ourselves that feeling scattered is just part of being productive. But eventually, your body and mind start asking for clarity — and Wednesday tends to be the moment they speak up. For me, this day is about recalibration. Not scrapping the whole week. Not starting over. Just making small adjustments that support how I actually feel. Sometimes that means simplifying my to-do list. Sometimes it means pushing something to next week. Sometimes it means taking a break without explaining myself. And none of that means I’m failing. It means I’m listening. I think we underestimate how powerful awareness is. When you notice what’s working and what isn’t, you give yourself the chance to move differently. You stop forcing productivity and start choosing it. You stop reacting and start responding. And that shift alone can change the entire tone of the rest of your week. If today feels off, you don’t have to judge yourself for it. You don’t need to label it as a bad week or a lack of discipline. It might just be a sign that something needs adjusting — and that’s okay. You’re allowed to change your mind midweek. You’re allowed to pivot. You’re allowed to move slower if that’s what supports you right now. Life doesn’t only happen on Sundays and Mondays. It happens in the middle — in the moments where you pause and decide how you want to continue. Wednesday is a checkpoint, not a failure. So if you’re reading this and realizing the week isn’t flowing the way you imagined, take that as information — not criticism. You still have time to move intentionally. You still have time to choose alignment over urgency. You still have time to check in with yourself before the week runs away from you. And sometimes, that check-in is the most productive thing you can do. 🛍️ Curated Finds for a Midweek Reset ✨ A quiet work block — one focused task at a time, no multitasking ✨ A notes app or reflection journal — to get thoughts out of your head ✨ A calming playlist or ambient sound — something that softens the background noise ✨ A warm drink break — coffee or tea to ground your nervous system ✨ A midweek planning check-in — adjusting instead of forcing 💌 Your Soft Reminder You don’t need to finish the week the same way you started it. You ’re allowed to adjust. Awareness is progress. With love & luxury, Tamara ✨

Hey love, Mondays have a funny way of making people feel like they need to reset everything. New week, new energy, new habits, new mindset — like we’re supposed to wipe the slate clean and pretend nothing from before exists. But the truth is, that mindset never really worked for me. Because I’m not starting over. I’m starting from experience. I’m starting from lessons learned the hard way. From moments that stretched me. From things that didn’t go how I planned but still taught me something. And I know I’m not the only one in this place. A lot of us aren’t beginners anymore — we’re just evolving. We’ve lived enough life to know what drains us, what grounds us, and what we’re no longer willing to force. There’s something really grounding about realizing you don’t have to discard everything you’ve been through to move forward. You don’t need a clean slate — you need a clear one. One where you take what worked, leave what didn’t, and build from a place of understanding instead of pressure. That clarity doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from experience. This Monday feels like that kind of moment. Not rushed. Not chaotic. Just thoughtful. The kind where you’re aware of your time, your energy, and your limits. The kind where you move differently because you’ve learned what happens when you don’t. I’ve been thinking a lot about how experience changes the way you show up. You stop reacting as quickly. You pause before committing. You don’t feel the need to explain every decision. You listen to yourself more than the noise around you. You’re not easily swayed by trends or urgency because you know what alignment feels like now. And that awareness doesn’t come from hype — it comes from living. So today, instead of asking myself what I need to fix, I’m asking what I already know. I know when I’m overextending. I know when something feels off. I know when rest is needed instead of discipline. I know that pushing myself harder doesn’t always move me forward — sometimes it just exhausts me. And that knowledge matters. A lot of people confuse slowing down with falling behind. But slowing down when you’re self-aware is actually a form of strategy. It’s choosing intention over impulse. It’s trusting yourself enough to pause before making your next move. That kind of confidence doesn’t announce itself loudly — it shows up quietly in how you live. If this Monday feels slower than usual, let it be. If you’re not charging into the week with adrenaline, that doesn’t mean you’re off track. It might mean you’re grounded. It might mean you’re finally moving from a place of experience instead of expectation. There’s also something freeing about realizing you don’t need to prove anything anymore. You don’t need to show how capable you are. You already know. The people who matter know. And the rest doesn’t require explanation. This week doesn’t need perfection. It needs presence. It needs honesty. It needs you showing up as you are — informed, thoughtful, and aware of what actually supports you. That version of you doesn’t need motivation. She needs systems that work with her life, not against it. I’m not starting this week from scratch. I’m starting it with context. With perspective. With a better understanding of myself than I had before. And that feels like a strong place to begin. If you’re reading this and realizing you’re not where you used to be — mentally, emotionally, or energetically — that’s not a loss. That’s growth. You’re allowed to evolve without apologizing for it. So today, move from what you know. Trust what you’ve learned. Let experience guide your pace. You’re not late. You’re not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be to move forward wisely. 🛍️ Curated Finds for a Grounded Monday ✨ A weekly planner or task list — to prioritize what matters without overloading yourself ✨ A notes app or reflection journal — to check in with yourself honestly ✨ A calm morning routine — even ten quiet minutes can shift your entire day ✨ A focused work block — doing one thing at a time, on purpose ✨ A planning system that reflects your current season — not who you were years ago 💌 Your Soft Reminder You’re not behind. You ’re informed. Experience is not something you leave behind — it’s something you build with. With love & luxury, Tamara ✨