Mostly Mindful Living

04/09/2026

A private group yoga class is the perfect addition to your celebration. What better way to connect your group than with breath and movement.

Whether you want to kick your weekend off with an invigorating vinyasa class, or close it out with a nourishing yin, Ill work with you to personalize your experience.

Available across Southern Maine.

Share with your friends or DM me to book!

03/31/2026

There’s something about a sunset that feels…different.

Not dramatic. Not performative. Just a quiet shift in the day.

I’ve never really been a morning person. I can get up and move through the motions, but if I’m being honest, I’d always choose to linger in bed a little longer and ease into the day.

Evenings, though? That’s a different story.

There’s a window of time, just around sunset, where everything softens. The light stretches. The day exhales (and so do I). It’s often called the golden hour, and while the name feels a little whimsical, it does capture something real.

In my newest blog, I wrote about why watching the sunset is one of my favorite daily rituals - and how it might be doing more for us than we realize.

Because beneath the beauty, something else is happening:

As the light fades, your body is taking cues. The shift in brightness signals your circadian rhythm that it’s time to start winding down. Cortisol begins to drop, melatonin starts to rise...

In other words, sunset isn’t just beautiful—it’s a subtle nudge.

A moment to notice the day.
A moment to reflect.
A moment to let things go.

And maybe, if we’re lucky, a moment to feel a little more grounded before the evening begins.

Because, at least for me, sunsets aren’t just something to look at.
They’re something to stand in.

If you’re someone who loves the quiet transition from day to night- or you’re simply trying to create more small moments of mindfulness in your day -I think this one might resonate.

You can read the full blog at the link in the comments.

02/22/2026

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed something interesting...and I bet you have too.

Ads feel different.

Commercials feel more pointed.
Social media posts feel oddly specific.
Sometimes a brand message resonates deeply… and sometimes it makes you think wait, who is this even for?

A lot of people describe this as brands becoming “political.”

But from a marketing perspective, that’s not exactly what’s happening.

Marketing didn’t suddenly get louder.
It got more precise.

We’ve moved from mass messaging to micro-audiences. Companies now understand exactly who buys from them, who recommends them, and who doesn’t - and they speak directly to those groups. So when something feels misaligned, it often just means you’re not the audience they’re prioritizing in that moment.

And that shift changes something bigger than advertising.

It changes how we spend.

One of the ideas I explore in my newest blog is this:

When you spend money, you’re not just buying a product.
You’re reinforcing a supply chain, leadership decisions, labor practices, and values; whether you intend to or not.

Over the past year I’ve noticed myself naturally shifting.
Less convenience shopping.
More local stores.
More pauses before clicking “buy now.”

Not perfectly. Not rigidly. Just more aware.

Because mindfulness doesn’t only live in meditation or yoga...sometimes it lives in the checkout line.

If this resonates (or challenges you a little), I’d love for you to read the full piece - and maybe even audit three brands you regularly buy from.

You might be surprised by what you find.

👉 https://meghaskell.com/blog/mindful-spending-is-the-new-mindfulness-practice

And tell me: have you changed where you shop in the past few years?

Brand messaging feels more personal, and sometimes political. Learn how hyper-targeted marketing reshaped consumer power and why mindful spending matters.

08/21/2025

Took a summer writing break, but I am back at it and excited to share my newest blog!

MAHA: Making America Healthy Again.
Sounds catchy, right? But here’s the thing, America has never had a golden age of perfect health.
Instead of looking backward, maybe it’s time to look forward.

In my latest blog, I share:
✨ Why MAHA should never be political
✨ Why the word “again” is misleading
✨ 3 ways we can begin to build a healthy lifestyle at home - today

Because true health isn’t about going back. It’s about building something new, something better, and something mindful.

Read more here ➡️

Discover MAHA - Making America Healthy Again, through a mindful lens. Learn why health isn’t political, why “again” misses the mark, and how true wellness starts at home.

05/21/2025

Existential Couch Potato

(Jack, probably) Just sitting here, paw under cheek, wondering…who am I without my bone to chew? Why do my humans fold laundry they’re just going to wear again?

Deep thoughts happen when you slow down and let your jowls sink into the cushions.

05/18/2025

I get asked about sleep hygiene A LOT. People are always surprised when I tell them if you want to sleep better, get the TV out of the bedroom. Here are 3 reasons we said “no thanks” to a TV in the bedroom:

1. Our brains need downtime, not drama, before bed.

2. Blue light? No thanks. We’re team melatonin.

3. Most importantly, it gives us the space to connect—no remote required.

Our bedroom is a screen-free sanctuary, and it's one of the most simple boundaries we've established for our health

Tell me: TV in the bedroom—yes or no?

05/14/2025

I get asked a lot about why I love yoga and how I've integrated it into my daily life.

These are just three of the things my practice has taught me, and I use them to not just anchor me in my practice, but to truly live in the moment, and be a better human.

05/02/2025

One Joyful Thing:

Take a moment & pause.

What’s one thing today that made you smile?

A scent, a sound, a small moment, perhaps?

Name it. Feel it. Let it land.

Now, keep going ♥️

04/22/2025

Not mad. Just contemplating the universe… and snacks.

Remember, not everything needs a reaction...some things just need a blank stare.

04/13/2025

Ready to transform your shopping habits? In this months newsletter, I'm diving deep into the art of mindful shopping and how setting boundaries can lead to a more mostly mindful life.

Say goodbye to impulse buys and hello to intentional, value-driven choices! Discover my tips for creating a personal Shopping Values Statement, learn how to pause before clicking “buy now,” and explore practical strategies for aligning every purchase with your values.

Join me on this journey to a more intentional lifestyle - click below to read, and while your on my site, subscribe to get my monthly newsletter straight to your inbox and start living mostly mindful every day.

As a professional marketer, I know the game. Across my career I’ve spent my time creating campaigns designed to spark desire (Bose), drive urgency (Lifeline), and make people click “buy now” (Philips) without a second thought. And even with that behind-the-scenes knowledge, I’ve fallen into ...

04/06/2025

New look, new approach, same me!