When Self-Care Becomes Comfort A massive industry is built around self-care and wellness, and much of what we are sold is centred on comfort. Light the candle, take the bath, buy the journal, book the massage, slow down, treat yourself. And there’s nothing wrong with any of that. I love many of those things, and depending on what we choose, they can support our overall well-being. Sometimes what we call self-care is really just soothing. It helps us feel better for a little while, and that...

What if knowing a moment won’t last is exactly what helps us appreciate it more? Inspired by a lesson from About Time, this reflection explores how paying attention to the ordinary can deepen our relationships, help us notice more of our lives, and remind us that the mundane and the meaningful are often the same thing.

Comparison can inspire us, but it can also quietly turn into self-doubt. The key is recognizing when we’ve crossed the fine line from learning from someone else’s success to feeling diminished by it—and using comparison as information instead of ammunition against ourselves.