Category: General

General, Lifestyle, Mindfulness

Slow Living in my 30s: Embracing a Homebody Lifestyle

Corie Muldoon

A homebody is a person who deeply enjoys spending time at home and centers their life, interests, and social activities around their home environment.

They prefer cozy, low-key indoor activities—like reading, cooking, or relaxing—over going out, traveling, or attending large social events.

Key Characteristics of a Homebody

Preference, Not Fear: A homebody chooses to stay home because they find it comfortable and rejuvenating, not because they are afraid to leave (which may indicate agoraphobia).

Recharging: For them, home is the best place to recharge, often allowing them to be “unapologetically themselves”.

Social Life: Homebodies can be social but often prefer having friends over or engaging in intimate gatherings rather than frequenting loud, crowded places.

Activities: They enjoy hobbies that center around the home, such as home improvement, gardening, cooking, or watching movies.

Common Synonyms & Related Terms

Stay-at-home: A direct synonym for someone who rarely goes out.

Introvert: While not all introverts are homebodies, many share the preference for quiet, solitary, or small-group settings.

Cozy enthusiast: Someone who prioritizes a comfortable “hygge” atmosphere.

A homebody is not necessarily shy or lonely; they simply find their greatest comfort and relaxation within their own four walls.

What is a Hygge Lifestyle?

A hygge “hoo-gah” lifestyle is a Danish concept centered on coziness, comfort, and deep contentment through simple pleasures and togetherness. It’s about creating a warm, safe atmosphere and slowing down to enjoy the present moment.

Key Elements of Hygge

  • Warm Lighting: Using soft lamps, a crackling fireplace, and lots of candles to set a gentle mood.
  • Cozy Spaces: Surrounding yourself with soft blankets, plush pillows, and thick woolen socks.
  • Togetherness: Sharing long, relaxed meals and deep conversations with close family and friends.
  • Simple Pleasures: Enjoying basic treats like hot cocoa, fresh baked goods, or reading a good book in a quiet nook.
  • Mindfulness: Unplugging from phones and work to appreciate the current moment
General, Getting Started, Lifestyle

Life Advice I’d Give to Someone Younger Than Me

Corie Muldoon

CANI. Continuing and never-ending improvement. It’s a way of life. Striving to learn from mistakes, learn from others, and become the best versions of ourselves we can be: happy, healthy, and fit.

Life can be broken down into areas we can work to improve, like health, fitness, mindset, finances. Below are some of my best reminders for myself that I would share with someone younger than me.

Applying CANI in Real Life

  • Emotional health: recognizing and accepting a range of emotions, both positive and negative, as natural parts of life and learning how to positively cope with them
  • Overall health: making mindful, healthy choices consistently
  • Fitness: stretching morning and night, strength training three times a week, cardio 2hrs per week
  • Lifestyle: keeping things simple, desiring less, scheduling in adventures
  • Relationships: communicating your wants and needs in a productive way
  • Living: slowing down, no rushing, being where your feet are in the here and now
  • Mental health: working on breathwork, walking in nature, sharing struggles with loved ones
  • Personal growth: reading books, journaling, answering self-reflection prompts

Final Thoughts

Having freedom and being happy lies in the daily choices we make. Focus on what you can control: your actions. Adjusting along the way with a good, positive attitude.

~ Leave your thoughts below ~

Keep on stepping! x Coor

PS – If you wanna dig deeper check out Best of Blog – Out of 300+ posts, these 15 matter most. Some changed how readers think about health, others represent my core philosophy, and the rest are the frameworks I return to again and again in my own life. If you’re new here or short on time, start with these – they’re the foundation of everything else I teach.

General, Mindfulness, Technology

The Social Media Detox That Changed Everything

Corie Muldoon
The Social Media Detox That Changed Everything

The simplest way to improve your social media experience? Start removing instead of adding.

I just deleted over 2,000 Instagram followers and unfollowed 500+ accounts. Next up: Facebook friends

Here’s what I’m keeping:

  • People I genuinely know and like
  • Accounts that inspire without overwhelming
  • Connections that feel reciprocal and real

What I’m removing:

  • Random followers from years ago
  • Accounts that drain my energy
  • Anyone who fails the feel-good test

This isn’t about being exclusive or mean, it’s about being intentional. Quality connections over vanity metrics. Real relationships over random follows.

The result? I already feel lighter. My feed shows people I actually care about. My mental space feels cleaner. Instead of scrolling past hundreds of strangers, I’m seeing updates from friends and family who matter.

Social media should enhance your real relationships, not replace them with shallow connections to people you barely know or like. It’s a hard truth. Control what you can. And part of that is filtering what content you’re consuming.

Try this today:

Look at your feeds. Do you genuinely care about the people you’re seeing? If not, give unfollow.

Ready for your own digital detox?! Take it one platform at a time. 10 minute intervals going through your friends list. Instagram let’s you remove followers too if someone is following you that you don’t want.

Slow and steady progress. Peaceful warrior type shit.

General, Healthy Habits, Lifestyle

Engaging Hobbies for Personal Growth and Well-being

Corie Muldoon

In your free time, you can build various skills through hobbies like DIY crafts, gardening, and cooking, or learn new skills such as programming, playing an instrument, or a foreign language

You can also build your knowledge by reading books and watching educational videos, create tangible objects like jewelry or art, or foster personal growth by volunteering, exercising, and journaling

Creative & Crafty Hobbies

  • DIY Projects: Decorate your home with crafts, try making jewelry, or build something using natural resources
  • Art & Design: Learn to paint, draw, or create graphic designs
  • Writing & Blogging: Start a blog about a topic you’re passionate about or write short stories
  • Origami & Other Crafts: Fold paper with origami or try knitting and crocheting
  • Gardening: Plant a flower or vegetable garden and enjoy the results of your labor

Learning & Intellectual Pursuits

  • New Language: Learn a foreign language, which can offer professional and social benefits
  • Programming: Explore the world of coding and programming. 
  • Music: Learn to play a new musical instrument
  • Reading: Read books on various subjects or catch up on news and editorials
  • Cooking & Baking: Try new recipes and develop your cooking skills

Personal Development & Well-being

  • Physical Activity: Exercise to boost your mood and energy, or go on walks and bike rides
  • Mindfulness & Meditation: Practice meditation and mindfulness to relax and focus on the present
  • Volunteering: Contribute your time and skills to a cause you care about. 
  • Journaling: Keep a journal to reflect on your thoughts and goals
  • Organization: Organize your physical space and digital files

Other Activities

  • Photography: Take photos and visit state parks
  • Visiting New Places: Explore local cafes, restaurants, and new neighborhoods
  • Social Activities: Spend quality time with friends and family, or join a book club or sports team

Share your thoughts below!

General, Lifestyle, Mindfulness

12 Self-Reflection Questions for Personal Growth

Corie Muldoon

In the spirit of getting a little bit better everyday, take a moment to ponder on the following questions:

1. Do you like the person you are? Who you’ve become?

2. Is there anything you’d change about yourself to be better?

3. What’s your dream life look like?

4. What are some things you want but don’t have?

5. Are you ‘lacking’ anything?

6. What’s keeping you from having those things?

7. How do you talk to yourself on a daily basis?

8. Are we generally uplifting or do we feel bad?

9. How are we interpreting situations?

10. Are things usually good or bad?

11. Are you dwelling on things or addressing things right away?

12. Are you blaming the world or finding lessons and moving on?

Bonus questions:

13. Do you feel sick often, suffer from indigestion, or stress symptoms?

14. Is there any way to make your life simpler?

15. Are you physically active and eating healthy?

16. What type of thoughts do you have? Positive or negative?

17. Do you take time to think good thoughts, planting good mental seeds?

18. Do you say yes because you want to, or because you “have” to?

General, Mindfulness

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

Corie Muldoon

Daylight Saving Time (DST) transitions can disrupt our internal body clock more than we realize.

That single hour shift might seem minor on paper, but it can have surprising effects on our well-being.

Let’s explore why DST affects us and practical strategies to help you adjust more smoothly.

What is Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time is the practice of advancing clocks forward by one hour during warmer months so that darkness falls later in the day.

Most areas in North America and Europe observe DST, though the specific dates vary by region. In the U.S., we “spring forward” (losing an hour) in March and “fall back” (gaining an hour) in November.

Why DST Disrupts Our Rhythm

Our bodies function on a 24-hour cycle called the circadian rhythm.

Some quick facts about circadian rhythm:

  • This cycle is also known as our internal clock
  • It regulates sleep, hormone production, body temperature, and other biological processes
  • Primarily influenced by light exposure

When DST changes occur, we’re essentially experiencing a form of jet lag without traveling. Even that one-hour shift forces our circadian rhythm to readjust, which can take several days. This adjustment period often leads to:

  • Disrupted sleep patterns
  • Decreased alertness and concentration
  • Mood changes and irritability
  • Increased stress levels
  • Temporary reduction in immune function

Research has shown that the spring transition (losing an hour) is typically more difficult for our bodies to handle than the fall transition.

Daylight Saving Time Adjustment Checklist

Below are strategies to help your body adjust more smoothly to the time jump:

  1. Get your barefeet in the grass and do some grounding
  2. Expose yourself to more sunlight
  3. Maintain consistent meal times
  4. Exercise at the same time everyday
  5. Reduce caffeine and alcohol consumption
  6. Keep evening screen time to a minimum
  7. Create a relaxing bedtime routine
  8. Use blackout curtains or an eye mask for sleep if needed
  9. Schedule less demanding tasks the first week after time change
  10. Be patient with yourself – allow 3-7 days for complete adjustment

Remember that everyone’s body responds differently to time changes. Some people adjust within a day, while others might take a week.

By implementing these strategies, you’ll give your body the best chance to adapt quickly and minimize the negative effects of the time shift.