Weekend: Let yourself in again
A gentle reminder to stop outsourcing your energy and come back to what brings you joy.
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Things are changing around here . . .
The Good Space has become a movement for women creating new rhythms, rules, and ways of living. We can’t heal inside the systems that broke us, so we’re building something better.
Moving forward, things will look a little different.
I’ve realized that you don’t need more information. We’re already inundated daily, and it’s too much. What we truly need is perspective and community.
Reading about the best spiritual or wellness tools is one thing. In a blog post, it makes sense. It often inspires. But applying those tools in the chaos of real life? That’s the hard part.
The body pushes back. Friends and family don’t “get it.” Energy is low. The loneliness of trying to figure it out alone can snuff out even the strongest intentions.
In this era of rising AI and digital overwhelm, we need connection, real stories, and honest conversations about how we’re actually living what we know.
So starting in July, these emails will go out once a week instead of three. A “less is more” approach. One personal, poignant message might serve you better than three info-style ones.
I’ll also shift the tone — less like teaching, more like sharing. Think of it as a voice note from a friend: what I’m learning, how I’m navigating it, where I’m stumbling, and what’s lighting me up.
The affirmation and journal prompt are now merged, and the book recs and Good Finds are still here. You’ll also start seeing podcast episodes again soon—more intimate, story-driven conversations. And I’m considering releasing long-form guides on specific topics for paying subscribers (would you find that valuable?).
Then in August, I’m launching a quarterly book club and community coffee chats so we can gather, learn, and feel less alone on this path.
Today’s email gives you a peek into the new rhythm: a blend of personal story, practical insight, and grounded resources—all shared from real life, not theory.
If you have any questions, ideas, or want to say hi, feel free to message me. I read and respond to every note.
This Week’s Good Thoughts
Here are three things I’ve been thinking about or learning over the last week.
Letting myself in
As a mom, wife, and creator of The Good Space, I’ve realized how easy it is to lose myself. So much of what I think, say, and do is constantly oriented around others—anticipating, adjusting, executing. Daily life becomes a sequence of reactions so fast, it’s easy to miss the warning signs that I need to slow down.
It took a much-needed spa day to notice how empty my energy had become, how loud and hectic the world was, and how quiet my inner voice had grown.
The day was glorious: No phone. No expectations. Just rest. It took a few sleepless nights and an emotional crash to get me there. Please don’t wait as long as I did. Learn from me: it’s better to incorporate recovery activities into your schedule often enough that you don’t have to crash before you listen.
Lying there with a chilled eucalyptus towel across my face, I felt my mind and body start to converse—not a battle, but a real back-and-forth. Sitting still long enough for the mind to quiet and allow buried emotions to rise is both unnerving and stunning. No wonder so many of us prefer distraction.
It dawned on me how much I’d treated my mind and body like separate, clashing parts: the mind pushing, planning, over-functioning, and the body wanting to slow down.
So I asked if they could work together again. If the body could relax and remind the mind it’s safe. If the mind could stop strategizing and optimizing, and let the body lead. I felt a quiet, resounding yes. I saw two energies—mind and body—merge into one.
Then I heard my intuition whisper: Receive. There’s nothing to do or give right now. It’s time to receive.
As I dozed in and out of sleep, I started to visualize what would bring me joy: a house in France, lush gardens, warmth, and peace.
But then my body tensed. My mind jumped in: That’s not practical. That can’t happen. Your current reality won’t allow that.
And that’s when it hit me.
Even when I’m supposed to be dreaming, I create limits based on how it will affect those around me. So I asked:
What would I want if it weren’t about anyone else?
Who is Francesca in this new chapter?
What brings me joy?
It was a powerful, unexpected question. Then, I wanted the vision to widen, to know more. What else? What’s next?
But again, my intuition whispered: This is a good start. As you let yourself in more…the vision will widen, and that dreaming muscle will strengthen.
God gives you as much as you can handle. So, if you don’t see the whole picture, trust it’s because you’re not meant to yet.
We’ve been conditioned to abandon the calm, powerful center of our energy in search of answers, tripping off balance when what we seek is already within. We step into other people’s energy without question and leave our own completely derelict.
We don’t need to chase. Or sacrifice our peace because someone else is struggling. Don’t leave your center to meet the world; invite the world to meet you there instead.
So now I’m heading back into the steam room as a new woman. No pressure. Just presence.
Claim your energetic sovereignty
Feeling drained or like you're constantly giving away your energy? It’s likely been a week of navigating the subtle art of boundaries and reclaiming your inner peace.
Learning to say "no" without guilt is a game-changer, and remembering that protecting your energy isn’t selfish; it’s essential. As women, we're often conditioned to prioritize others, but filling your cup first allows you to show up more fully in every aspect of your life.
It’s a week for consciously curating your environment, setting clear energetic boundaries, and releasing what no longer serves you.
Your body holds the answers
Have you been ignoring your intuition? This week, I've dove deep into the body's wisdom and how it speaks to us if we take the time to listen.
Your body is a compass, guiding you toward what aligns with your authentic self. Understanding its signals can revolutionize how you make decisions, navigate relationships, and pursue your dreams. Trusting your intuition is not a luxury it's necessary to live a life of alignment and joy.
I hope you liked this week’s email!
—Francesca
Founder of The Good Space
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💭 Regulate + Reflect
I release the pressure to do, fix, or figure it all out.
🖋️ Feeling curious?
Try this reflection:
Where in my life am I orienting myself around others, and what might it look like to sometimes orient around myself instead?
No pressure to write. Notice what stirs when you ask.
📚 Good Books
I read like I eat—intuitively, mood-based, and often in small bites. Right now I’m moving between:
Women Who Run With the Wolves — a deep remembering of intuition, cycles, and inner wildness.
Cinderella Ate My Daughter — which I’ve had on my Kindle for a decade and finally started. It’s blowing my mind how deeply marketing has shaped our culture and even our psychology.
The Highly Sensitive Parent — because I forgot I’m an HSP and was starting to feel like I was falling apart. This reminded me that quiet time and alone time aren’t luxuries but fuel. It’s helped me treat my energy as something sacred again.
🩵 Good Finds
Some good things worth mentioning . . .
Read: I Feed People Because I Was Emotionally Starved as a Child — tender and raw, especially if you’ve ever struggled with boundaries
Quote: A clear-headed reminder from Anne Lamott:
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
A reminder we all need right now: Why Humor is the New Spiritual Must-Have—Mia Lux on levity, healing, and human connection
What’s one thing you’ve loved this week? Let’s spread some joy.
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