Mindful Marie is a health and wellness blog by Sara Marie about living mindfully and intentionally, with real stories and practical tips for a happier, more fulfilled life.https://www.mindfulmarie.com/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/what-texas-taught-me/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/what-texas-taught-me/Four years ago I packed up my life in Southern California and moved to Texas with more fear than I want to admit. What followed was one of the hardest, loneliest, and most transformative seasons of my life. This is the real story, and how much can change in four years when you decide to bet on yourself.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:09:15 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/what-2025-taught-me-about-healing-grace-and-letting-go/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/what-2025-taught-me-about-healing-grace-and-letting-go/2025 wasn’t about becoming more — it was about releasing what was never mine to carry. This year taught me that healing isn’t linear, grace is a daily practice, and letting go can be the most loving thing you do for yourself.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:20:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/date-yourself-how-solo-dates-can-transform-your-life/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/date-yourself-how-solo-dates-can-transform-your-life/Taking yourself out on a date isn’t just for singles—it’s for anyone who wants to fill their own love tank. Here’s why solo dates are essential, and how my first Silobration in Waco reminded me of the joy of showing up fully for myself.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/a-simple-way-to-build-a-wellness-routine-without-overwhelm/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/a-simple-way-to-build-a-wellness-routine-without-overwhelm/Creating healthy routines doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this post, I share the simple habits and mindset shifts that help me stay consistent — even in busy or difficult seasons.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:25:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/my-summer-tv-obsessions-what-ive-been-watching-and-loving/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/my-summer-tv-obsessions-what-ive-been-watching-and-loving/Sometimes a little screen-time escape is exactly what we need. From Star Wars drama to tech startup comedy, here are the TV shows that have kept me company during my soft life summer—and why I think you’ll love them too.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:02:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/meditation-the-practice-that-helped-me-rebuild-my-mind/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/meditation-the-practice-that-helped-me-rebuild-my-mind/Meditation became a daily ritual during the hardest season of my life. In this post, I share how the Headspace app helped me reconnect with myself, rebuild my nervous system, and find moments of calm again. I’m also offering a free 30-day trial to Headspace—no catch, just something that helped me, and might help you toThu, 04 Sep 2025 21:30:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/when-life-isnt-soft-but-you-choose-to-be/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/when-life-isnt-soft-but-you-choose-to-be/Life doesn’t always feel soft, especially in seasons full of chaos, pain, or unexpected change. In this post, I’m reflecting on what it means to choose softness—even when everything around you feels hard. This isn’t about aesthetics or luxury; it’s about radical grace, real boundaries, and redefining the “soft life” on your own terms.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:38:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/contemplation/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/contemplation/What do you do when the pain of staying feels just as heavy as the pain of leaving? Lately, I’ve been sitting with that question. This is a season of contemplation, vulnerability, and choosing self-care over outside noise.Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:12:41 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/comingoutofthefog/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/comingoutofthefog/After one of the most emotionally draining seasons of my life, I found myself in a fog—burned out, stuck, and unsure how to move forward. In this post, I’m sharing how I gave myself permission to rest, reset, and gently find clarity again. If you’ve been feeling off, frozen, or disconnected from your habits and purpose, this one’s for you.Sat, 26 Jul 2025 21:00:33 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/mental-health-awareness-month/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/mental-health-awareness-month/It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a great reminder to take care of our minds and bodies. What can we do now to improve our mental health and make long lasting improvements? Read more for 5 actionable items to improve your mental health now.Mon, 22 May 2023 03:54:17 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/whenyoulovesomethingyouprotectit/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/whenyoulovesomethingyouprotectit/We all know the concept of loving ourselves, but what comes after is what most struggle with. Protecting ourselves emotionally, mentally and spiritually is just as important as loving ourselves.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:23:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/intuition/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/intuition/Intuition can serve in so many beneficial ways so why do we doubt ourselves? How do we know when our intuition is speaking to us?Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:28:07 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/my-first-tony-robbins-experience/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/my-first-tony-robbins-experience/“Your destiny is shaped by your decisions, not your conditions,” Tony Robbins. Have you ever been to a Tony Robbins conference? If not, here is a taste of what his events consist of and what you learn throughout the process.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:47:40 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/man-i-feel-like-a-woman/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/man-i-feel-like-a-woman/It’s International Women’s Day and there is so much to celebrate. Read more about my favorite parts about being woman and what it means to embrace being underestimated.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:14:41 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/growth-in-tough-times/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/growth-in-tough-times/There’s beauty in every tough season. The hard part is truly grasping how beautiful the pain can be as you grow into the person you are becoming.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:57:57 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/becoming-a-better-listener/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/becoming-a-better-listener/What does it mean to truly listen? Believe it or not, we all can improve in our listening skills. Becoming a great listener takes effort and intention and is required for any healthy relationship. Read here for tips on how to improve.Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:51:24 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/the-beauty-of-impermanence/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/the-beauty-of-impermanence/There is so much beauty in impermanence. It is important to stay present to enjoy the ever changing seasons and moments. Read here to find out how to stay grounded when distracted on the past or the future.Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:42:32 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/building-strength/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/building-strength/Why is it that we mostly build strength during the tough and traumatic seasons in our lives? Why can’t we build strength only in the happiest and most joyful moments? Sometimes it takes adversity to truly understand how strong we really are.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:53:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/looking-ahead/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/looking-ahead/During challenging times, it can be tough to stay positive. Read more on ways to remain focused and looking ahead.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:07:37 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/why-choose-joy/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/why-choose-joy/It’s easier said than done to choose joy in the midst of adversity. Read about the five things that help when building a joyful mindset.Mon, 17 May 2021 02:32:15 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/defining-success/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/defining-success/What does it mean to be successful? Is it having all the things? Is it popularity or fame? Learn how simple the meaning of success can be and how it can change your view of the world and those in it.Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:52:22 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/26-things-i-learned-in-26-years/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/26-things-i-learned-in-26-years/Everyday is a day worth celebrating. It is another opportunity to live and breathe, which are both things we take for granted. Read more on the 26 things I have learned in my short time here on this planet.Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:02:52 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/happiness-is-a-state-of-mind/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/happiness-is-a-state-of-mind/Searching for happiness? Maybe happiness is not something that can be found, but rather a mindset that is earned with choosing joy.Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:28:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/love-speaks/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/love-speaks/Valentine’s Day is approaching, but it looks a lot different this year. Read more about the concept of The Five Love Languages and how to apply them during a pandemic.Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:03:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/theres-always-light/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/theres-always-light/There is always light within you and within the universe. It’s a matter of choice. Will you turn on the light within you and accept the blessings and abundance that is available to you? Or will you stubbornly remain in the dark, where all you can see is your adversity and pain?Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:35:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/self-reflection-a-tool-for-change/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/self-reflection-a-tool-for-change/Beauty comes from within and so does change. Self-reflection is essential to the growth and change we are all striving for.Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:17:04 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/creating-a-safe-space/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/creating-a-safe-space/Learn about how to feel more certain and secure during such uncertain and unprecedented times. Creating a safe space for yourself is one of the most beneficial steps to relieving anxiety and unnecessary stress.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:35:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/emotions-are-contagious/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/emotions-are-contagious/Whether you believe it or not, emotions are absolutely contagious. We may not be aware of it, but our emotions affect those all around us. How do we deal with the negative emotions around us?Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:32:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/self-care-is-more-than-bubble-baths/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/self-care-is-more-than-bubble-baths/When you hear the word “self-care” what comes to mind? Is it a cool face mask? A day at the spa? Find out what self-care truly means and stands for.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/the-importance-of-routine/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/the-importance-of-routine/Habits can make or break any area of life. What kind of habits do you have and how are they impacting your life? Learn how to properly build healthy habits and routines without losing motivation and hope.Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:16:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/the-power-of-gratitude/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/the-power-of-gratitude/Gratitude can be used as a powerful tool for healing and recovery, but how can you feel grateful during life’s struggles? Learn about how daily gratitude can change perspective and bring a sense of contentment to your life.Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/my-top-ten-book-recommendations-for-2021/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/my-top-ten-book-recommendations-for-2021/New to the growth journey and don’t know where to start? Learn about how to select the right book to read and why book recommendations are so important. Plus, a list of top ten books to read in 2021!Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:11:30 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/new-year-better-me/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/new-year-better-me/Have you heard of the phrase, “New Year, New Me.”? Find out why it is healthier to better yourself rather than create a person you are not.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:35:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/who-is-mindful-marie/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/who-is-mindful-marie/Read about the birth and process of how Mindful Marie came to be and how there can be so much purpose in pain and suffering.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:20:00 GMThttps://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/journaling-its-essential/https://www.mindfulmarie.com/blog/journaling-its-essential/Learn how journaling can truly improve your health and how it can impact your life and relationships.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:05:00 GMT