Rise With Joice

The Checklist That Saved - My Day! There was a morning when my mind felt like a messy table — everything scattered, nothing in place. I woke up with a dozen things to do: groceries, emails, a half-finished project, a baby nap to plan, calls to return… and the more I tried to hold it in my head, the heavier it became. That day, I froze. I didn’t know where to begin. Out of habit, I pulled out a plain sheet of paper and wrote down everything. No edits, no order, just a brain dump. Once I saw the list, something shifted: I realized not all tasks were urgent. Some could wait. Some didn’t even matter anymore. I circled three tasks and told myself: “Just do these today.” Suddenly, the weight lifted. I didn’t need to climb the whole mountain — only take three steps. By evening, I had finished those three, and my mood had completely changed. That was the day I understood a checklist isn’t just about productivity. It’s about peace. It’s about telling your mind, “You don’t have to carry everythi...

In a world that moves so fast, it’s easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. We scroll through endless feeds, see perfect pictures, and start to wonder if we’re falling behind. But here’s the truth — everyone has their own story. And comparing yours to someone else’s will only dim your own light. Your journey doesn’t need to look like hers. Your timeline doesn’t need to match theirs. What matters is that you keep walking, even if it’s just one small step at a time. ✨ Sometimes, life asks us to slow down. ✨ Sometimes, we face setbacks that feel like failures. ✨ Sometimes, it feels like everyone else is moving ahead while we’re standing still. But every story unfolds at its own pace. Every chapter is written for a reason. And just because today feels heavy doesn’t mean tomorrow won’t bring clarity and growth. So instead of thinking about what others are doing, give yourself the gift of attention. Ask yourself: What do I need right now? What feels true for me? ...

Life can feel so fast, noisy, and heavy sometimes. That’s why I always come back to the little things that remind me: I deserve balance and ease. 🌿✨ For me, balance doesn’t come from doing everything perfectly. It comes from choosing gentle tools and rituals that make my day flow a little softer. Here are 3 simple things I use daily that keep me grounded and remind me to breathe: 1. A Planner That Feels Like Me ✍🏼 Writing down my to-dos and gentle goals makes me feel calm instead of overwhelmed. A pretty, minimal planner is like a little home for my thoughts. 2. A Mug That Holds My Pause ☕ Sometimes, self-love is as simple as sipping coffee or tea slowly. A cozy mug reminds me to pause and enjoy the moment, not just rush through it. 3. A Desk Item That Sparks Joy 🌸 Whether it’s a soft lamp, a pastel pen holder, or even a tiny plant—having one pretty object on my desk helps me feel inspired while I work. 💡 These might look small, but they shape how my entire day feels. And I believe...

Introduction – The Real Talk 🌿 Have you ever written a to-do list so long that it scared you before the day even began? I’ve been there too. We live in a world that glorifies “hustle” and “grind,” but at the end of the day, many of us are left with half-finished tasks, heavy guilt, and zero energy for ourselves. That’s when I realized: maybe the problem isn’t us… maybe the problem is the way we’ve been told to set goals. The Gentle Shift ✨ One morning, instead of writing ten big goals, I wrote just three. Small, doable, but meaningful. And at the end of the day, I didn’t feel guilty — I felt accomplished. That tiny shift became a habit, and slowly, my life felt softer but still productive. That experience inspired me to create the 7-Day Gentle Goals Planner — a planner that believes in celebrating small steps instead of chasing perfection. What Makes This Planner Special 🌸 This isn’t a planner that yells at you to “Do more!” It’s a planner that whispers, “Do what matters. O...

Have you ever set big goals only to feel tired, guilty, or even defeated when life got in the way? 🌱 That’s exactly why I created the 7-Day Gentle Goals Planner — a planner that believes in small steps, soft motivation, and simple wins. The Story Behind It: I’ve been on my own journey of balancing personal growth with daily responsibilities — motherhood, career dreams, self-love, and finding time for myself. Somewhere in that journey, I realized that harsh productivity systems only made me feel worse. What truly worked was giving myself permission to go slow while still moving forward. That’s how this planner was born. 🌸 What Makes It Different? Unlike heavy planners filled with long lists and pressure, the 7-Day Gentle Goals Planner is designed to: ✨ Keep your focus on just 3 gentle goals per day ✨ Encourage reflection at the end of each day ✨ Add self-care check-ins alongside your goals ✨ Remind you that progress is personal, not a race How It Works (7-Day Flow): 🌿 Da...

The Art of Gentle Goals: How to Achieve More by Doing Less This August  🌸 August is here — and with it comes the quiet reminder that we don’t have to sprint to feel successful. Instead of racing through to-do lists, what if we slowed down and focused on the goals that actually make us feel good? Welcome to the world of gentle goals — where progress is made softly, joyfully, and without the pressure of perfection. 1. Start Small & Soft Big goals can be exciting, but they can also feel overwhelming. This month, try picking one gentle focus each week instead of ten. It might be as simple as: Drinking an extra glass of water Spending 10 minutes stretching in the morning Ending the day with gratitude journaling When your goals are small and kind, you’re more likely to stick to them — and enjoy the process. 2. Choose Joyful Actions If a goal feels heavy, swap it for something that lights you up. For example: Instead of “Run 5 km daily,” try “Walk 20 minutes while listening to m...