A blog for women who like to read and work on their habits.

Honest writing on better habits, intentional spending, and the books worth your time for women over 40.

I’m Ana. After 15 years of doing more (translating, running a business, staying busy) I started asking a better question: what’s actually worth doing? This blog is where I work that out.

Habits

Small routines that help you reach your goals.

Build better habits

Growth

Honest reviews of the self-help and psychology books actually worth your time.

Grow with purpose

Spending

Stop buying what doesn’t matter and get deliberate about money.

Spend intentionally

Stop guessing where your money goes.

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About Taste of Calm

I started Taste of Calm because I wanted a space where I could talk about all the things I learn and experience. Here you’ll find what I’ve actually tried: habits that stuck, spending choices I don’t regret, and the books that genuinely changed how I think. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, you’re in the right place.