A new way to Burn Bright, Not Out 🌿

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there,

Some weeks feel full of momentum.
Others feel foggy, like it’s hard to know what to focus on.

This week, I’ve been sitting in the fog a bit—and letting that be okay.
Instead of pushing through, I’ve been returning to the question that started everything:

What does it really mean to Burn Bright, Not Out?

For me, it means this:
✨ Showing up with presence, even when I don’t have all the answers
✨ Choosing habits that support my well-being—not just productivity
✨ Giving myself the space to feel, reflect, reset, and rise again

Lately, I’ve been putting those ideas into a framework I’m building from the book—something simple, heartfelt, and rooted in adult social-emotional learning.

It’s a map for staying steady in a messy world. And it starts with 3 pillars:

1. Presence – How am I grounding myself today?
2. Intention – What really matters right now?
3. Compassion – How can I meet myself with grace?

You’ll see me share more about this soon—in planners, tools, and tiny rituals. I'm creating my next product already!
But today, I just wanted to remind you:

You don’t have to wait for a better season to care for yourself.

Small moments of care are how we keep our light shining bright.

With you in it,
Sybil

PS: As a little gift this week, I’m sharing the first section of the illuminate Journal—a gentle guide to mindfulness you can read, print, and return to whenever you need.
👉 Click here to explore the flipbook and print your journaling pages!

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