Author: Ana Vargas
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You’ve Been Planting All Month—Now Let Yourself Bloom
by Ana Vargas KLK, gente! If you have been here this month, you know we have been redefining success, trusting progress over perfection and choosing ease instead of glorifying burnout. As we head towards the end of May, we’re at the moment when we are making intentional progress towards redefining what lies ahead. The in-between…
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What If You Decided It Could Be Easier?
By Ana Vargas Que lo que, mi gente— We’re so used to equating progress with struggle, growth with pain, and success with sacrifice that sometimes we forget to ask ourselves the simplest question: “What if it could be easy?” Not because life is always easy—clearly, it isn’t—but because maybe we’ve been conditioned to expect difficulty…
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The Power of Small Wins: Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection
by Ana Vargas Que lo que, mi gente, I don’t know who needs to hear this today, pero déjame decirte:You’re doing better than you think. Sometimes we get so caught up in the pursuit of a big goal that we forget how powerful small wins really are and their role in setting us up for…
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Redefining Success: What is it you really need/want to feel successful?
by Ana Vargas Que lo que, mi gente, We’re stepping into May—a month that often feels like a bridge between the blooming of our environment, ideas and often leads to emboldened actions. It’s the perfect time to slow down and reflect on a question that often simmers beneath the surface: What does success actually look…
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Why I No Longer Work on My Birthday – Choosing Rest, Joy & Intention
by Ana Vargas Please note: Spotify and its content are owned by Spotify AB. I do not claim ownership of the music shared in this post. Every year, during the last week of April, I make a deliberate choice: Not to work on my birthday. No emails, no meetings, no obligations that drain my energy.…
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Books That Inspired Me This March – A Sabiduría & Wisdom Selection
One of the ways I continue to align with my values and personal growth is through reading. Books have been a lifelong companion, guiding my journey of self-discovery, healing, and expansion. I believe in the power of both fiction and nonfiction—one to spark imagination and offer new perspectives, the other to teach, challenge, and help…
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🥣 Reinventing Tradition – A Vegan Take on Sancocho & the Power of Nourishment
⏳ Short on Time? Here’s the Quick Version: Sancocho isn’t just a meal—it’s a story of tradition, adaptation, and community. Its origins date back to Canarian immigrants who blended their traditions with those of Indigenous and African peoples to create what we now know as Dominican sancocho. Across Latin America, different versions of this dish…
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📌 The Power of Play – Reconnecting with Joy & Creativity
When was the last time you played just for fun? No agenda, no productivity—just pure joy. As kids, play was a natural part of life, but somewhere along the way, we started believing that play was childish or unimportant. The truth is, play isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. 🎭 Why Play is Essential for Growth…