With Love, Katie.
I didn’t begin the holistic lifestlye with big intentions, however, I knew I must change something. I didn’t wake up one day and decide to change my whole life. It was more like a quiet ache that built up over time—a restlessness in my body, an exhaustion that sleep couldn’t fix, a craving for something softer, slower, more me, I really missed being present and being me. I felt i need something which is not expensive, something I cannot hold in my hands.
As a woman and a mother, I was doing all the “right” things. Eating reasonably well, almost never skiped my very healthy breakfast. Keeping the house somewhat together. Being productive. Smiling through the busy days. But inside? I was disconnected. Tired in a way that didn’t go away, and with time I knew it was the invisible mental load too. Going through the motions. I couldn’t hear myself anymore.
That’s when the word holistic started whispering to me. At first, it felt vague. But over time, it began to land with weight. Stay with me:
What Is a Holistic Lifestyle, but Really?
To live holistically means to live whole. Basicly it means that You are ready to see the bigger picture. It’s about recognizing that you are not separate parts—body, mind, spirit, home, relationships—but one beautifully interconnected being. So, please, you make sure you take care of your home, mind, body, soul and every little part that makes you you. And when one part is off, everything else feels the ripple.
It’s not just about what you eat or how often you move and train. It’s about how you live and some other thing, like how you breathe, how you love, how you rest, how you care for yourself in ways no one else sees. And how much you are present.
Holistic living invites you to look at the bigger picture: your energy, your space, your thoughts, your hormones, your joy, your nourishment, your nervous system.
It says: everything matters. And you matter.
Why I Needed a Change, a Bit from The Holistic Life?
I didn’t realize how fragmented I’d become. I was trying to treat my symptoms (headaches, bloating-not only before i had my monthly blood, skin flare-ups-acnees everywhere at 32?????, emotional overwhelm a lot of times) with band-aids—a supplement here, a cream there, an extra hour of sleep when I could steal it.
But what I needed wasn’t another quick fix. I needed to come home to myself, which menat I needed some permanent changes without being overwhelmed.
I needed to:
- Eat food that grounded me, not just filled me. And while eating, to be present and happy.
- Move my body in ways that felt joyful, not punishing. Not just because everybody is training, i need to train. I dont even like going to gym, but there are many other options.
- Say no without guilt…healthy boundries, you know? I dont even care if we talk about family members. No for my health is way more important.
- Take breaks without apology.-> read about slow-living.
- Choose beauty and simplicity where I could.
- Let my rhythms matter more than the world’s pace-> so seasonal living become my passion
Trust me eating alway clean, and thinking different it takes some time to learn this things, but afterall, it is all wirth it. This whole journey I adore it and it still gives me some lessons every day.
What It Looks Like Now?
My holistic lifestyle doesn’t look perfect. It doesn’t mean I have it all figured out, I still drink coffee, I still skip breakfast (very very rare ocassions). But it feels better. It feels more alive, more aligned, more sustainable, so listen, this are small steps for a long-term change.
Some days it looks like a nourishing breakfast and morning sunlight before I check my phone. Other days it looks like crying in the bath while holding myself with kindness. It looks like slow skincare rituals. Saying no to things that drain me. Breathing deeply while I fold laundry. Caring for my hormones by choosing warm, cooked meals instead of cold ones when I’m feeling fragile.
It’s not a checklist. It’s a relationship—with myself.
How You Can Begin Too?
If you’re craving a shift but feel overwhelmed by the idea of “changing everything,” I want you to know this: holistic living starts with awareness. With tiny, loving choices. With meeting yourself where you are.
Here are some gentle entry points:
1. Look at your mornings.
Do they start in chaos, or with care? Can you add one nourishing habit—a glass of water, a stretch, a breath, a pause before the scroll? Before you make the breakfast and run to work? Why not?
2. Pay attention to your plate.
What foods help you feel steady? Warm? Energized? Can you eat one meal a day without multitasking, just noticing flavors and textures? Can you make sure you eat a nourishing breakfast?
3. Scan your environment.
Is your space supporting your nervous system or overstimulating it? Can you remove one visual stressor? Add one soothing detail (a candle, a plant, a cozy blanket)? Do you need to declutter? Start it today.
4. Get curious about your symptoms
Instead of fighting them, can you ask what they’re trying to tell you? Fatigue might be asking for more rest. Bloating might be asking for slower meals. Anxiety might be asking for less stimulation. Acnees? Dive deep and take a look at your soul. It helped me.
5. Reclaim rest
You are allowed to lie down and sometimes do nothing, aka enjoying the dolce far niente. You are allowed to enjoy that moment fully and please ask your partner to take the kids to the playground and take a bath or do something you really like, to slow down a little bit.
6. Make joy part of your wellness
Joy is not optional, it is mandatory, as it’s medicine. What lights you up and what makes you feel most like yourself? Maybe a beauty rutin? Or a good workout? Maybe a good coffee with your friend? Just choose one and enjoy the moment sometimes.
The Deeper Why the Holistic Lifestyle?
Choosing a holistic lifestyle isn’t about following trends—it’s about returning to wholeness. It’s a gentle decision to live in a way that supports your body, mind, and soul, not just your calendar. This lifestyle isn’t about controlling your life. It’s about responding to it—with intention. Make sure you are really present.
It’s about living in tune with your body, the seasons, your energy, and your truth. You will have all the tools that support you when things get hard. It’s about unlearning the idea that your worth is tied to performance.
And for me, it’s been about modeling something different for my children: a way of life where self-care isn’t selfish, where feelings aren’t ignored, where home feels safe, where joy is allowed.
Here’s why it matters, and how it helps shape truly healthy habits:
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It sees you as one complete being.
No more separating your physical symptoms from your emotions or your stress from your digestion. Holistic living connects the dots so healing feels more natural and intuitive.
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It supports sustainable change.
Instead of forcing yourself into routines that don’t fit, you learn to create habits that feel good, align with your cycles, and are easy to maintain long term.
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It teaches you to listen inward.
You begin making choices based on how you feel, not just what you’re told—this leads to deeper trust in yourself and more body-aligned decisions.
- It creates rituals instead of rules.
From skincare to meals to rest, holistic living turns daily tasks into nourishing habits that anchor your nervous system and feed your joy.
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It gently breaks the burnout cycle.
You stop chasing productivity and start choosing presence. This shift alone can change how you wake up, move through the day, and go to sleep.
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It honors pleasure as part of wellness.
Instead of guilt, you feel permission. To enjoy food, slow mornings, warm baths, and beautiful moments. These become your medicine.
It is Your Safe Place, Too
This blog is a reflection of the holistic lifestyle I’m building—not a perfect one, but a real one, as I am living with two baby girls and I am always in a rush. We have a war near us (2025 april…), so we have real reasons to be stressed. It’s a place that holds space for hard days and healing days, that makes room for tea and tears and of course, one that remembers beauty.
If you’re here because you want that too, then You need to know that I see you. I made this space for us. Let it be your soft place to land ans a gentle reminder that you are allowed to be whole.
You don’t have to hustle to heal or to be perfect to begin, not even to feel overwhelmes, so put it simple: you just have to begin with one tiny step.
And maybe today your change looks like lighting a candle and breathing deeply while you read this or just going outside in the morning and just listening to the birds. But maybe it is just simply letting this post sit in your heart.
