My January 2026 Reading Wrap-Up: 3 Books I Loved & How I Finally Got Back Into Reading
I read 3 books in January — something I haven’t done in years! Here’s what I read, my honest thoughts, and the small habit changes that helped me finally make reading a priority again.
Janelle S Powell
1 day ago2 min read
Flourless Fudgy Low-Calorie Brownies (Made with Bananas & Peanut Butter)
Craving brownies but trying to keep things a little lighter? These flourless fudgy brownies are made with bananas and peanut butter for a rich, chocolatey treat that feels indulgent without going overboard.
Janelle S Powell
Jan 252 min read
High Protein Overnight Oats: 3 Easy Breakfast Meal Prep Recipes
High protein overnight oats made easy. Learn how to meal prep 3 healthy breakfast variations to eat with intention and stay consistent all week.
Janelle S Powell
Jan 182 min read
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Prioritizing Mental Health, Rest, and Wellbeing as You Get Older
As women — as adults — we’re socialized to power through discomfort without acknowledging it. We’re praised for being strong, resilient, dependable. For showing up no matter what. Life’s got to life, after all.
Needing help isn’t celebrated. Vulnerability isn’t always welcomed. Taking a break can feel indulgent, even irresponsible. And so we press on. We show up. We exist. Sometimes barely.
But here’s the thing I’m learning (and relearning): it is okay to not be okay.
Janelle S Powell
Jan 153 min read
