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Author · Hallie Caldwell

Writer behind Wellness Before Work. Not a coach, not a 5am person - just someone keeping an honest, unfussy index of small wellness habits for the hour before work, and still figuring it out.

Sleep & Rest

Why I Gave Up Sleep Trackers and Felt Free

For a while, I was all in on sleep trackers. I wore one religiously, thinking it would unlock the secrets to my…

Sleep & Rest

My Favorite Nighttime Rituals for Real Rest

As someone who's still figuring out the best ways to catch some quality Z's, I’ve learned a thing or two about nighttime…

Sleep & Rest

Chasing Good Sleep Without the Hype

We’ve all been there - tossing and turning at 2 AM, desperately wishing for that elusive good night's sleep. It’s like the…

Sleep & Rest

How I Learned to Love My Bedtime

There was a time when I thought bedtime was just a formality. I would roll into bed after binge-watching my latest guilty…

Mind & Calm

My Journey with Gratitude and How It Shifts My Day

Gratitude is one of those wellness buzzwords that can feel a little too polished, like it’s been packaged up and sent off…

Mind & Calm

Finding Focus through Low-Key Mindfulness Moments

We all have those mornings when our to-do lists seem to stretch to infinity, and our minds feel like a chaotic jumble…

Mind & Calm

Why I Gave Up My Phone for Morning Calm

When I decided to give up my phone for the first hour of my day, I wasn’t expecting much. I thought it…

Mind & Calm

The Power of Just Five Minutes of Mindfulness

When I first heard about mindfulness, my eyes glazed over. It sounded complicated and a little too spiritual for my taste. I…

Mind & Calm

Breathing Exercises That Help Me Chill Out Before 9 AM

It's amazing how something as simple as breathing can become a mini-ritual that sets the tone for my day. I mean, we…