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The Habit You Didn't Mean to Start
Some views you only get to once you stop running on autopilot. It's 11pm. I'm three hours into a deadline that should've been done by six. My stomach isn't even hungry — my brain is just tired, worn down by staring at the same paragraph for the fourth time. Somewhere along the way, I started reaching for a snack every time I hit a wall, and I find myself standing at the pantry eating chocolate with almonds and pretzels straight out of the bag. It's just enough to feel like I'

Lourdes Laifer
12 minutes ago3 min read


What Women Regret Most in Old Age — And the 3 That Hit Home for Me
I recently came across an article summarizing Harvard research on what women regret most by the time they reach old age. The regrets rarely center on money or career. They center on something quieter, time lost trying to live up to other people's expectations instead of our own. The article outlined thirteen regrets in total. Reading through the list, three of them stopped me in my tracks because they weren't abstract. They were my life.

Lourdes Laifer
Oct 73 min read


Why Your Habits Aren't a Personal Failure : Discover a Mindfulness Based Method for Habit Change
Me, a few years into a habit I didn't yet realize was running on autopilot. You're habits aren't a personal failure, they're just patterns waiting to be understood. Picture this: it's Friday night, you've had a long work week, and you're finally ready to relax. Maybe you reach for a salty or sweet snack. Maybe you slip into comfortable clothes, order in, and put on your favorite show. Or maybe you open a bottle of wine and give yourself a very generous pour. In each case, y

Lourdes Laifer
Aug 63 min read


How to Let Go of Childhood Beliefs That No Longer Serve You
At a July 4th picnic with friends, I unexpectedly found myself talking about freedom — not the kind we were celebrating that day, but the freedom that comes from letting go of beliefs we picked up in childhood. Most of us have a memory like this: something someone said about us as kids that left a mark. In my case, I was celebrated for being pretty. Adults would marvel that I looked like a doll. I got so much attention for my appearance that I came to equate my looks with my

Lourdes Laifer
Jul 73 min read


The Legend of the Two Wolves: A Timeless Tale of Inner Battle
Don't underestimate the power of choice, awareness, mindfulness, and intention. Which wolf will you feed? A long time ago, a wise...

Lourdes Laifer
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Supplement Secrets: Unlock Your Best Self
I often get questions about the supplements I take, so I thought I'd share a few of my go-to's and explain why I love them. Let's dive...

Lourdes Laifer
Mar 22, 20252 min read
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