Where Calm Meets Joy
Welcome to Relax Happy Life—your cozy corner of the internet where wellness feels like an exhale, not a checklist. We believe joy lives in the little things: a quiet stretch, a clutter-free shelf, a phone-free walk. Whether you’re simplifying routines or softening your space, we’re here to help you breathe easier and smile more along the way.
Hello from Elara—Your Calm Companion
Hey there, kind soul.
I created Relax Happy Life after what I call my “burnout-and-bubble-bath epiphany.” You know that moment when your to-do list is longer than your energy supply and even “self-care” starts to feel like another task? That was me—and I knew I needed a reset.
So I began simplifying. Slowing down. Asking myself what actually made me feel well, not just productive.
Turns out? It wasn’t about buying the right planner or going gluten-free overnight. It was about building a life I didn’t need to escape from.
This site is a gentle guide for anyone craving that same shift. Here, we don’t chase perfection. We invite presence, peace, and a little everyday magic.
Gentle over urgent.
We believe slow is a strength. Our content invites you to pause, reflect, and make room for rituals that restore instead of rush.
Joy in the everyday.
From mindful habits to cozy corners, we focus on the small, soul-filling things that quietly brighten your life.
Wellness without the overwhelm.
You won’t find 30-step routines or guilt-tripping advice here—just real, grounding practices that fit into real, imperfect days.
A clear space, a clear mind.
We write with intention, structure with care, and keep things breezy—so you can breathe easier as you read, scroll, and soften.
Meet the Relax Happy Life Collective
I’m Elara Beischel—your calm-seeking companion and I forgot to say hi! Luckily, I’m joined by a mindful crew: a wellness coach, a cozy-home enthusiast, and a reformed overachiever. Together, we’re here to bring you gentle guidance, one peaceful moment at a time.
Elara Beischel
Founder, Calm Living Advocate
Elara is the heart behind Relax Happy Life, a former overachiever turned slow-living storyteller. Her writing blends lived experience with soulful insight, helping readers shift from burnout to balance—one deep breath at a time. Whether she’s sharing a grounding morning ritual or reimagining the way we treat rest, Elara believes peace isn’t a luxury—it’s your birthright.
Dr. Milo Raines
Cognitive Wellness Educator
Milo brings a background in behavioral psychology and mindful habit formation to his gentle approach on living with intention. As someone who traded corporate chaos for countryside journaling, he shares science-backed ways to reduce mental clutter and embrace emotional clarity. His calm, grounded voice helps readers reconnect with what matters—and gently release what doesn’t.
Lana Merrin
Holistic Health Writer & Herbal Living Enthusiast
Lana is a trained nutritionist and lifelong student of plant-based wellness. She believes health should feel joyful, not rigid—and her tips on gentle movement, seasonal nourishment, and natural remedies reflect just that. Expect her articles to be warm, grounded, and infused with herbal tea metaphors (and occasionally, actual tea recipes).
Zeus Calder
Home Atmosphere Curator & Ritual Design Specialist
Zeus sees home not just as a place—but a feeling. With a background in interior psychology and mindful design, he helps readers transform everyday spaces into sources of peace. From sensory-based room resets to rituals that reset your mood, Zeus' work invites readers to create homes that feel like a true exhale.
Our Grounding Principles
We don’t do hustle culture. We do heart culture.
Every article, tip, and guide on Relax Happy Life is rooted in these four feel-good filters:
- Is it grounding?
Does it bring you back to yourself, instead of pulling you in every direction?
- Is it joyful?
Even the simple things — like a slow breakfast or decluttered shelf — should feel like a small celebration.
- Is it realistic?
We meet you where you are. No shame, no overwhelm, just real-life guidance.
- Is it kind?
To your body, your home, your time, and your mental space. If it doesn’t feel gentle, it’s not for us.
We’re not here to “fix” you. You were never broken. We’re just here to help you feel more at home—in your life.