Not a Blueprint.
A Field Guide for Real Life.
Forget flawless routines. We’re here for progress with fingerprints all over it.
Your Life Manual wasn’t written from a mountaintop. It came from the floor—where things got messy, reset buttons got hit, and “try again tomorrow” became the norm.
This isn’t a plan to perfect your life. It’s a pencil-scribbled guide made by people who’ve lived through the chaos and kept note of what actually helped.
Not glossy. Not guru-y. Just real tools for real days.
First Page: The Part Where We Admit We Tried It All
Meditation, meal prep, decluttering, budgeting, reading, early bedtimes—all at once? Yeah, we burned out too.
That’s why this isn’t some “optimize everything” guide. It’s a manual for when you’re tired, trying, and not totally sure what’s next.
Built by people who’ve reset more than once—and kept going anyway. No high horse. Just notes from the real stuff.
If you’ve ever thought “is it just me?”—it’s not. You’re in the right place.
The Zigzag Is the Point
Progress isn’t a straight line. Good days loop back. Breakthroughs stall. We’re not here to fix you—we’re here to walk with you. Through burnout, big shifts, quiet wins, and everything messy in between.
This Was Supposed to Be a Folder. Now It’s a Website.
We’re overthinkers, wellness nerds, burnout survivors, and chronic note-takers.
At some point, we realized our “just in case” life tips folder… might actually help someone else. So we hit publish. We’re not experts above the mess—we’re in it, figuring things out, and passing the good stuff along.
No pedestals. Just perspective.
Ellie Pierce
Cognitive Growth Strategist
Ellie helps people untangle their thinking so they can move forward with clarity. With a background in behavioral psychology and coaching, she focuses on mindset shifts, self-awareness, and decision-making frameworks that feel doable—not daunting. Rowan believes progress doesn’t come from overhauls—it comes from asking better questions and trusting your pace.
Dr. Elias Wren
Preventive Health Educator
Dr. Elias Wren brings medical insight down to earth with a whole-person view of health. With years in integrative medicine and patient education, he blends science with mindfulness to help people understand their bodies without the noise. Whether it’s sleep, hormones, or stress resilience, Elias believes wellness should feel empowering, not overwhelming.
Tessa Shaw
Life Systems & Habit Designer
Tessa Shaw is on a mission to help people build lives that function and feel good. With a background in human-centered design and habit formation, she shares systems that simplify daily decision-making, lighten mental load, and honor real-life energy levels. Think practical, gentle structure for messy modern living.
Jonah Reed
Everyday Insight Curator
Jonah Reed explores the quiet patterns and overlooked moments that shape how we live. A former journalist turned intentional living advocate, he writes across wellness, reflection, and life logistics—always looking for the small shifts that make a big difference. He’s curious, grounded, and has a knack for spotting clarity in the clutter.
No Noise. No Pedestals. Just What’s Actually Useful
There’s too much advice out there. Most of it makes you feel behind—or tries to sell you a $200 habit tracker.
Not here.
Here’s our filter:
✎ If it needs a course, it’s out.
✎ If it makes you feel bad, it’s out.
✎ If it’s untested, it’s out.
Only what’s clear, kind, and actually usable makes the cut.
Still Figuring It Out? Good. So Are We.
This manual isn’t final. It’s in pencil for a reason. What worked last month might not work next week—and that’s okay. We’re here to add, scribble, erase, and update right alongside you.