Over 30 & Over Busy? Slow Living, Gratitude (The Magic), + Free Hobbies That Fill Your Cup
Females Thriving Over ThirtyShow Notes
In this cozy, real-talk episode of Female Thriving Over 30, Jasmine and Soraya open up about life shifts, slowing down, and swapping “busy” for better. We chat gratitude (hello, The Magic 28-day practice), simple/free ways to fill your time, reading more without spending more, cutting sneaky subscription costs, and finding joy in small village-core moments (Apple Day, anyone? 🥰). If your priorities are changing and you want more peace, presence, and purpose—this one’s for you. What you’ll learn How a 28-day gratitude habit (from The Magic) can calm your mind & expand your perspective
8 powerful morning mantras (inspired by Mel Robbins) to start the day steady and confident
Slow-living swaps: replacing phone scrolls with library hauls, walks, and screen-free rituals
Practical ways to enjoy hobbies at home—without spending a fortune
How to rethink “busy” so you still make progress (with less anxiety)
Money savers: cancelling/pausing subs, ad tiers, cinema hacks, and DIY coffee-on-the-go
Gentle parenting win: modeling reading habits with little ones 📚
Resources & support mentioned The Magic by Rhonda Byrne (28-day gratitude practice)
Mel Robbins—morning mindset/mantras episode (for daily affirmations)
Your local library (print + Kindle lending options vary—ask your branch)
A simple gratitude routine: write 10 things you’re grateful for each morning
Budget tip: test cancellation offers on streaming services before committing
Black Friday watchlist 👀 (e-readers/Kindle deals)
Join the conversationWhat’s one free or low-cost activity that genuinely makes you happy right now? And if you’ve done The Magic, which day/practice hit home most? Drop your tips below! ⤵️ Stay connected 🎧 Subscribe for more slow-living, mindset, and money-smart chats for women 30+ 📸 Instagram: @FemaleThrivingOverThirty 📩 Business/guest enquiries: [email protected] 📝 Leave us a review—it really helps! female thriving over 30 podcast, slow living over 30, gratitude practice, The Magic Rhonda Byrne, Mel Robbins morning routine, free hobbies ideas, how to stop being busy, mom life over 30, cut subscriptions save money uk, kindle vs library, black friday kindle deals uk, anxiety coping habits, simple living tips, cozy village life, screen-free routines
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