A cozy glow up isn’t like the rest. It’s more intentional, more sustainable, and truly only brings MORE cozy vibes to your life. Who doesn’t want that?? In todays episode, I’m talking about all things 28 Cozy, a little self-experiment, that I want to invite you all to do with me. We start Sunday! February 1! Even if you don’t catch this episode until later, the beauty of it is, you can start as SOON as you listen to this! Let’s talk about it! 🤍

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You spend at a LOT of your time at home and these days everyone wants lux! But what if I told you that you could have lux without spending any money. It's all about how you romanticize your home and how you treat it! Now believe me, there are some high ticket items that I plan to one day put in my home, but for now, these little changes and mindset shifts have made all the difference! I'm content! 🤍Spotify subscription: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cozyandthriving/subscribe🎧Listen to the Podcasts:Cozy & Thriving Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ch3840Dg13JZp1cIFPYEs?si=f93bd65781f4412bCozy & Thriving Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cozy-and-thriving/id1792078853Socially Mikayla: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FlZnWrCQCydDMUjvQLemz?si=U3nOxFjPS46p17VxsSGyOQ📲 Follow Us:Mikayla IG - https://www.instagram.com/mikaylaebarnesMikayla TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylaebarnes10.08 IG - https://www.instagram.com/1008creations10.08 TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@1008creations🎧Listen to the Podcasts:Cozy & Thriving Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ch3840Dg13JZp1cIFPYEs?si=f93bd65781f4412bCozy & Thriving Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cozy-and-thriving/id1792078853Socially Mikayla: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FlZnWrCQCydDMUjvQLemz?si=U3nOxFjPS46p17VxsSGyOQ📲 Follow Us:Mikayla IG - https://www.instagram.com/mikaylaebarnesMikayla TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylaebarnes10.08 IG - https://www.instagram.com/1008creations10.08 TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@1008creations

Your dream life isn't that far away, but are you putting the work in to get there? Are you making the changes to be your best self? 2026 is our year!

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Welcome to the pod the very first guest, Chelsea! She is a fellow cozy, slow living, city loving, entrepreneur, and business owner! Join us as we chat all things slow living, business, communication, relationships in business!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We made it through! Today, we are talking about slowing down. Last year was fun, and we tried, but this year we need to slow down even more. We need to be present where we are, and we need to not stress over the little things! Let's talk about it!

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Today, I get honest about overcoming burnout, setting boundaries, and letting go of perfectionism. This episode dives into the realities of hustle culture, the importance of rest, and how to audit your priorities as the year ends.Follow for more episodes on mindful living, self-care, and personal growth!

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girls, let's chat. I need to just rant..

Happy Sunday! Getting to our dream life and future selves can be overwhelming. But we can create systems that not only make it easier for us to get there, but also easy for our future selves to live out the future we want for her!

What We Cover:

• Why systems matter so much for our dream lives.
• What building systems actually do for us.
• Learning how to build those systems so they don't burn us out.
• What the difference between hard systems & soft systems!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Start02:34 - Why Do Systems Matter for Your "Future You"?11:50 - Two Kinds of Systems EVERYONE Should Have16:06 - Systems That Will Save Time & Energy25:54 - Systems for Creatives & Entreprenuers30:01 - Episode Recap

In this episode, I open up about how a month filled with joy, celebration, and growth also brought exhaustion and overwhelm. I share what it looks like to show up when motivation disappears, and how small, intentional choices today are really acts of love for your future self.

This isn’t about hustling harder, it’s about soft consistency, sustainable effort, and remembering that showing up now frees you later.

✨ In This Episode

-The truth about losing motivation (even when you love what you do)

-How to redefine “showing up” for your future self

-Gentle ways to move forward when you feel drained

-Why your future self doesn’t need perfection, just presence

-A cozy reminder that even slow progress still counts

🤍 Key Takeaway

Showing up now, even in small, imperfect ways, is how you take care of your future self.

You’re not falling behind; you’re building quietly.

🌿 Cozy Reflection

Ask yourself this week:

What does “showing up” look like when I’m low on energy?

How can I make life a little easier for my future self today?

What small win would help me feel proud right now?

☕️ Cozy & Thriving Coffee of the Week

The Peppermint Mocha Brown Sugar Latte

You’ll need:

-2 shots of espresso

-Milk of choice (I love oat milk for this one)

-1/4 tsp peppermint extract

-1 tbsp brown sugar

-1/4 tsp 100% cocoa powder

How to make it:

1. Brew your espresso.

2. In a separate cup, mix the brown sugar, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract.

3. Pour in your espresso and stir until smooth.

4. Add your milk of choice and froth (hot or iced — your call).

🎧 Listen to the SeriesThis episode is part of The Art of Showing Up, a 6-part journey to help you reconnect with your routines, your mindset, and your future self.

Next up: Building Systems That Support Your Future You.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start00:20 - Intro01:06 - Biggest Lesson To Learn02:05 - Being Cozy Just About Anywhere02:49 - The "Myth" of Motivation04:43 - The Secret To Success05:47 - Showing Up Now Will Free Up Your Future You11:48 - Practical Tips to Help Ground You When Motivation is Gone17:32 - Your Mindset is Really The Only Thing That Keeps You Going21:56 - Announcements

We’ve all been told that *consistency is the key…* post every week, never miss an upload, stay in the algorithm.

But what if that version of consistency is the very thing draining your creativity?

In this episode, I unpack what consistency *really* means for creators and podcasters. I share how redefining consistency changed my relationship with content creation and how you can build a rhythm that feels good instead of forced.

You’ll walk away with a new definition of consistency, a few gentle mindset shifts, and a mini “cozy creator audit” you can use to find your own creative flow.

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This Episode

- The pressure creators feel to “stay consistent” (and why it’s burning us out)

- Why consistency isn’t about *how often* you show up — but *how* you show up

- The difference between structure and rigidity

- How to rebuild your creative rhythm around what feels sustainable

- Three reflection questions to help you find *your* version of consistency

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Takeaways

-Consistency doesn’t mean constant.

-It means intentional.

-Your audience doesn’t need *more* of you, they need the *real* you.

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Cozy Creator Reflection

Take a few minutes to reflect on these prompts after you listen:

1. When do I feel *good* showing up?

2. What parts of creating feel forced or heavy?

3. If I stopped following the rules, what rhythm would feel right for me?

Download your free **Cozy Creator Audit** to dig deeper and define your sustainable creative flow.👉 https://itsmikaylabarnes.com/shop/836d5d99-ac33-4e8f-9139-984c6db93d73

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Listen to the full series: *The Art of Showing Up*

This 6-part series explores what it really means to show up — in your creativity, your business, and your life.

Next week: *When You Don’t Feel Like Showing Up (But Still Care Deeply)* 💛

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