looks like you need a reset

announcing: Reset Bar

At my desk during lunch, I’d finish an entire bowl of rice in 10 seconds.
No chewing. No tasting. Just inhaling.

This was me for years — rushing through meals, rushing through thoughts. I’ve always had a bit of anxiety. Worried about what people think. Worried about what I’m eating. The one thing that has consistently brought me peace is my veganism — at least I know I’m doing something right with every meal.

But still, my mind has never really slowed down.

Then a family member got sick during the pandemic — like almost didn't make it sick. That changed everything. I was a wreck. But I’m grateful, because this is what led me to meditation. Or more accurately, mindfulness: noticing my breath, my body, my surroundings, my unhinged thoughts.

Now I start every day with 10 minutes of mindfulness (or at least, I try to!). But let’s be real — the stress is still there. All these obligations. All this expectation (is a knife). Before I know it, I’m back to rushing through lunch so I can get back to my desk to show my team how hard I work.

But sometimes, when I really need a break, I go to the bathroom. It’s silly, but it works (and I’m pretty sure there are others who do this too).

Lately though, I’ve realized something. Mindfulness doesn’t need 10 minutes.
Sometimes, it just needs 10 seconds — like the time it takes to eat a snack and actually taste it.

Even 10 seconds of mindfulness — actually tasting your food, chewing slowly (this still hard for me!), being present in your body — can reset your day. It’s a micro moment, but it can remind you to carry that same awareness with you throughout your day.

That’s why my friend Rachel and I are building Reset Bar. It’s a mindful snack, designed to pull you back into your senses with every chewy, flavourful bite.

Pause. Taste. Reset.
At least, that’s the idea. And this Substack is where we will share the behind the scenes — the making, the mess-ups, the mission, and (hopefully) the success! It’s work in progress, and I’m so excited to have you here.

Thank you <3

— Serena