Over the past few weeks, I’ve been wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and it’s been fascinating to watch how my body responds throughout the day. One thing surprised me. I could eat the exact same meal on two different days and get two very different blood sugar responses. At first, I assumed it had […]
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When Rest Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Earlier this summer, I found myself climbing into bed earlier than usual. I was sleeping better than I had in months, yet I still woke up feeling…heavy. Not the kind of tired that comes from staying up too late, but the kind where your body has technically rested while your mind still feels full. I […]
Why Being Busy Feels Safe (And Why Slowing Down Can Feel So Hard)
Why Being Busy Feels Safe (And Why Slowing Down Can Feel So Hard) I’ve been thinking about something personal lately. My name, Melissa, means honey bee.And for as long as I can remember, I’ve resonated with that image—moving, doing, producing, staying in motion. There’s something that feels good about being busy. Productive days feel satisfying. […]
Why You Wake Up at 3AM (And What It Means)
There’s a certain kind of waking that feels different than the rest. You open your eyes, check the clock… and it’s 2:47am. Again. And just like that, your body is awake. Your mind may start moving—thinking, planning, replaying. Or you may just feel it in your body: If this has been happening for you, you’re […]
Why You Feel Tired But Can’t Rest
There was a season where I started to notice something I didn’t like admitting. From the outside, things looked full. Productive. Even meaningful. But internally, I felt stretched thin… and quietly frustrated with myself. Frustrated that my energy didn’t match my expectations. Frustrated that I couldn’t seem to be as consistent as I wanted to […]