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New Year, New You: Embrace Mindfulness for a Radiant Life

Written by: Juliana Yasmine

January 10, 2025

Time to read 9 min

As the new year time of year unfolds, it’s the perfect time to step into your highest self with mindfulness practices that nurture both inner and outer beauty. By weaving together mindful movement, nourishing meals, intentional adornment, and creative meditation, you can set the foundation for a year of confidence, clarity, and joy.

Here are five soulful ways to embrace mindfulness in your everyday life, paired with products designed to support your journey toward self-connection and radiance.

Why you can trust me

I’m a 200-hour yoga teacher in training, passionate about guiding others to cultivate balance in both body and mind through mindful movement and daily practices.
As an art therapy practitioner, I use creativity as a tool for my healing to connect on a deeper, more expressive level.
With a BFA in Fashion Design and a minor in Painting, I have years of experience in recognizing how personal style and self-expression can be transformative.
I incorporate daily mindful rituals into my own life, including yoga, journaling, creating art, and practicing self-care — embodying the practices I share with others.
My holistic approach combines art, movement, and self-care to empower others to feel more aligned, confident, and connected to their true selves.
I continually invest in personal growth and education to bring fresh insights and deeper understanding into every session and interaction.

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Table of content

1. Nourish Your Body with Plant-Based Recipes 2. Adorn Yourself with Intentional Beauty 3. Cultivate Calm with Coloring for Mindfulness Custom Curated Rest + Relaxation Playlist 4. Craft a Vision Board for Your Year Ahead 10 Minute Guided Meditation to Inspire more Joy 5. Move Your Body with Mindful Yoga Embrace Your Inner and Outer Beauty Related readings

5 Soulful ways to Embrace a New Year New You with more Mindfulness in your Everyday Life

1. Nourish Your Body with Plant-Based Recipes

Why it's important

What we eat is an expression of self-love. Creating plant-based meals not only fuels your body with wholesome ingredients but also grounds you in the present moment through the ritual of cooking. The Tiny Home Big Flava Cookbook is filled with vibrant, nourishing recipes that make healthy eating approachable and exciting.

Many of you have heard me share in the past about my struggles of over/under eating and body dysmorphia. In recent years I have been more focused on what I consume rather than how much I consume in order to fuel my body with wholesome ingredients that allow me to thrive, find joy and in turn love myself and others more. To fully honor the new you for the year, I encourage you to choose mindful consumption and take away the focus on what you look like but focus on how you feel. Once you can align what foods make you feel great you start to gravitate more towards them.

So in this time of reinventing yourself for a fresh start with New Year New You energy - Imagine crafting a delicious rainbow bowl filled with fresh veggies, grains, and a flavorful dressing. Release any fear or guilt around consuming the bowl and find enjoyment and love in what you are crafting for yourself to be energized and fueled by. As you chop, blend, and plate, you’re practicing mindfulness through the simple joy of creating a meal that nourishes your body and soul.

Mindful Tip: Use cooking as a meditative practice. Take deep breaths, engage your senses, and savor each bite.

🥑 Avocado Toast with Feta, Cherry Tomatoes, Cranberries, and Walnuts

Lately I have been discovering some great new recipes on my Facebook. I have been saving them on my notion and giving them a go - here's one of my recent favs.

Ingredients: Serves 3-4

2 ripe avocados – halved and pitted
3-4 slices of homemade sourdough bread – toasted
1 cup cherry tomatoes – halved
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries – chopped
1/4 cup walnuts – chopped
Salt and pepper – to taste
1-2 tsp lemon juice – for added flavor
Fresh herbs (optional) – like parsley or basil, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Avocado Spread: In a bowl, mash the avocados with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Toast the Sourdough: Slice your homemade sourdough and toast the slices until golden and crispy.
Assemble the Toast: Spread the mashed avocado onto each slice of toast. Top with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped cranberries, and walnuts.
Garnish and Serve: Add fresh herbs for garnish if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and crunchy flavors.

A vibrant slice of avocado toast topped with halved cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and fresh herbs, drizzled with a touch of honey. The hearty multigrain bread provides a wholesome base for this colorful, flavor-packed dish.

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Try Tiny Home Big Flava Cookbook for nourishing plant-based recipes

2. Adorn Yourself with Intentional Beauty

What we wear is an extension of how we feel inside. Adorning yourself with intentional pieces of jewelry can be a powerful reminder of your inner beauty and strength.

I don't know about you but when I wear a bold pair of dangly earrings I feel powerful, feminine and ready to take on the day. My new you goal is to wear jewelry more, embody the person I want to be perceived as more often and taking just a moment in my morning when I get ready to throw on a pair of earrings makes the world of difference to my mindset. So when sitting at my jewelry bench my goal is to create adornments that inspire and empower you to be your most confident version of self so you can fully embody your New Year New You vibes.

Choose pieces that resonate with your personal journey and let them become daily talismans that remind you of your goals, dreams, and unique essence. When you wear jewelry with intention, you bring a little more mindfulness into your everyday rituals.

Another practice that I have as a part of my daily ritual of getting ready for the day is keeping my jewelry visible and accessible. I find when pieces are out of sight they are out of mind. If I am reminded by a piece in the morning when I am brushing my teeth I am more likely to wear it and embody that confident version of me that I desire being every day.

Mindful Tip: As you put on your jewelry, take a moment to set an intention for your day. Whether it’s courage, peace, or creativity, carry that energy with you. Remember that You Are Beautiful.

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"The New Year is an invitation to step into a New You — a time to embrace mindfulness, nourish your body, and reconnect with your inner beauty through intentional practices."

Juliana Yasmine

3. Cultivate Calm with Coloring for Mindfulness

Let me straight forward here - Coloring isn’t just for kids — it’s a powerful mindfulness tool that can help you relax, focus, and connect with your creative side. When I sit down to color or draw I sink into a flow state, a place where all my fears, stresses, worries and negative thoughts and feelings dissipate and I am fully immersed in the color, the creativity, the exploration where space and time become non existent. I just am.

When I created the Eunoia Coloring Book/Journal I wanted to bring moments of peace and clarity to your day through this feeling of being in a flow state. Not only is it a great space to be in on your own, but when coloring in good company theres a feeling of companionship, unity and joy. I love sitting down with my daughter to color and create together, we fully embody the creative inner child within where space and time don't matter, other than where we are right now and the moment we are existing within. So in this time of New Year New You vibes make this feeling a priority - to be fully present in the moment with your loved ones.

Grab your favorite colored pencils, markers, or paints, and spend time creating vibrant works of art while letting go of stress. The process of choosing colors, filling spaces, and seeing a piece come to life is a meditative practice that fosters mindfulness.

Mindful Tip: Pair your coloring practice with a calming playlist or a guided meditation for a fully immersive experience.

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Listen to a custom curated Playlist for your coloring afternoons at home

4. Craft a Vision Board for Your Year Ahead

A vision board is a powerful way to bring your dreams and goals to life. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what you want to manifest and create a visual reminder of your intentions.

Gather magazines, photos, and art supplies to craft a board that reflects your desires for the year ahead. Whether it’s career growth, personal wellness, or creative exploration, a vision board keeps your goals top of mind and invites manifestation through mindful intention. If a digital board speaks to you and you would prefer to have your phone wallpaper or computer desktop wallpaper/screen saver be your constant reminder than Canva is a great go to. You can explore Pinterest for images that inspire you and build your digital vision board in minutes.

Mindful Tip: Dedicate a cozy corner in your home for your vision board. Visit it daily, take a moment to visualize your goals, and watch as your dreams unfold.

Digital vision board design created in Canva, featuring inspiring quotes, lifestyle imagery, and earthy tones. The board includes text such as “Juliana Yasmine,” “The Joy of Being,” and “Act Like the Person You Want to Become,” alongside visuals of nature, creative spaces, and personal empowerment.

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5. Move Your Body with Mindful Yoga

Yoga is a beautiful way to connect your mind, body, and soul. It’s not just about physical movement but also about cultivating presence and awareness. As I age I have noticed more and more the importance of movement. Lately I have been exploring pilates to build and tune into the strength that my body and specific muscles have. When I am not moving I feel the stiffness and tension building, so even if for a moment laying down on the floor for a spinal rotation or some light stretching when watching a show in the evenings have become a part of my daily ritual.

The yoga mats I designed provide a beautiful, inspiring space to practice your flow where, through mindful movement, you release tension, boost energy, and invite clarity. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, taking time to move with intention can transform your mindset and reconnect you with your body.

Mindful Tip: Start your mornings with a short yoga flow to set a positive tone for the day. Focus on your breath and move with gratitude for all your body does for you.

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"This year, make it about more than intentions. Embrace a New Year, New You mindset by incorporating mindful movement, creative expression, and self-care rituals that inspire confidence and joy."

Juliana Yasmine

Embrace Your Inner and Outer Beauty

This year, let your mindfulness journey be about more than resolutions. Make it about nurturing your whole self — body, mind, and soul. Whether you’re savoring a nourishing meal, adorning yourself with beauty, coloring for calm, crafting a vision for your future, or moving with grace on your yoga mat, every mindful action is a step toward a more radiant you.

Explore these products and practices to infuse your days with more joy, intention, and self-love. Here’s to a year filled with mindfulness and beauty, inside and out.

Nourish Your Body with Plant-Based Recipes – Incorporate vibrant, plant-based meals from the Tiny Home Big Flava Cookbook to fuel your body and practice mindfulness through the ritual of cooking.

Adorn Yourself with Intentional Jewelry – Wearing your favorite adornments serves as a daily reminder of your inner beauty, strength, and personal intentions.

Cultivate Calm with Coloring for Mindfulness – The Eunoia Coloring Book/Journal encourages creative meditation to reduce stress and promote mental clarity through mindful coloring practices.

Craft a Vision Board to Manifest Your Dreams – Create a vision board to set clear goals for the year ahead and keep your intentions top of mind for manifestation and growth.

Move Your Body with Mindful Yoga – Practicing yoga helps reconnect your mind, body, and soul through intentional movement that fosters clarity, energy, and balance

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The Author : Juliana Yasmine

Juliana Yasmine is a creative visionary, holistic artist, and mindful living advocate with a love for empowering others through intentional practices. With a background in fashion design, art therapy, and yoga, Juliana brings a unique blend of art, movement, and mindfulness to her work. She is currently completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training and integrates her daily rituals of mindful movement, creative expression, and self-care into everything she shares. Through her jewelry, herbal creations, personal styling services, and lifestyle offerings, Juliana inspires others to reconnect with their inner beauty, build confidence, and embrace life with more intention and joy.

Connect with her at www.julianayasmine.com to explore her offerings and creative journey.