Lyza Valenzo Lyza Valenzo

Beyond the Bubble Bath

There’s a specific kind of exhaustion that a bubble bath or a nap can’t fix. It’s that heavy, drained feeling where your mind is hazy and your body feels physically spent. We often promise ourselves that a weekend "off" will be the cure—only to find that come Monday morning, the tank is still bone-dry.

Often, that’s because we aren’t resting the right parts of ourselves.

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Lyza Valenzo Lyza Valenzo

Why I Spent 10 Hours in the Library

We all know the feeling of running on empty. We give our energy to our jobs, our families, and our endless to-do lists, often leaving ourselves for last. But I’ve learned over the years that taking time for yourself isn't a luxury—it’s a necessity that ripples outward. When you nourish your own mind, body, and spirit, the joy and peace you find are felt by everyone around you. 

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