Hi Angels,
The past few weeks have been some of the busiest and most exciting we've had at Angel Cakes. As we prepare to open our newest café in Mareterra, Monaco, I've been thinking a lot about what it really takes to bring a dream to life.
People see the beautiful interiors, the food, the atmosphere. What they don't see are the hundreds of decisions, long days, unexpected challenges and quiet moments of problem-solving that happen behind the scenes before we open our doors.
People often ask me how I manage to keep going through seasons like this.
The truth is, it isn't about finding more hours in the day or becoming endlessly productive.
It's about protecting my energy.
I've realised that energy is the foundation of everything. It shapes how we work, how we care for the people we love, how creative we feel and how much joy we find in everyday life. Without it, even the things we're most passionate about can begin to feel overwhelming.
That's why this week's newsletter is dedicated to something many of us rarely think about. Instead of asking how we can do more, let's ask a different question:
Where is our energy actually going?
I hope this week's edition helps you slow down, notice what truly fills your cup, and discover a few gentle ways to restore your energy.
With love,
Alina
We're so excited to finally share that Angel Cakes is getting ready to open its newest café in Mareterra, Monaco — one of the French Riviera's most beautiful waterfront destinations.
Over the past few months, our team has been pouring its heart into bringing this space to life. From recipe tastings and interior details to countless meetings and finishing touches, it's been an exciting journey that has reminded us how much love goes into creating places where people can truly feel at home.
We're almost ready to welcome our first guests.
The official opening date will be announced very soon, and of course, our Angel Wellness Club members will be among the first to know.
We can't wait to celebrate this special milestone with you.
The Wellness Trend We're Loving: The Energy Audit
One of the biggest conversations among psychologists, nutritionists and longevity experts is about protecting the energy we already have. Instead of asking, "How can I become more productive?" people are beginning to ask a much more powerful question:
"What gives me energy, and what quietly takes it away?"
This simple practice has become known as an Energy Audit, and while the name sounds modern, the idea is surprisingly timeless.
We all know certain people who leave us feeling lighter after a conversation, while others leave us emotionally drained. The same is true for food, environments, habits, even the way we structure our days.
A nourishing lunch might leave you focused for hours, while a rushed meal eaten between meetings can leave you reaching for another coffee before the afternoon has even begun. Likewise, twenty minutes spent walking outside may restore more energy than scrolling your phone for an hour.
The goal isn't to judge these moments. It's simply to notice them. Once we become aware of our biggest energy givers and energy takers, making healthier choices becomes far less complicated.
Recovery Is the New Optimisation
For the past decade, wellness culture celebrated achievement:
wake up at 5 a.m.
track your sleep.
count your steps.
take another supplement.
perfect your morning routine.
Many of these habits can support our wellbeing. But somewhere along the way, wellness became another performance metric, another area where we felt we had to do more.
Now, experts are encouraging a different perspective. Dietitians, psychologists, sleep researchers and burnout specialists are increasingly pointing toward the same conclusion:
Recovery isn't something we earn after being productive.
Recovery is what makes productivity possible in the first place.
True energy isn't created by constantly pushing harder. It's built through recovery:
🪽quality sleep
🪽nourishing meals
🪽meaningful connection
🪽movement
🪽time in nature.
Inside the Premium Edition members will discover:
Four energising recipes: Biohack Kiwi & Bee Pollen Porridge, Solar Reset — Functional Citrus Elixir, Dopamine Smoothie and Watermelon Matcha
The everyday habits that may be quietly draining your energy
Practical ways to support steadier energy through food, movement, sleep and nervous-system care
What the science says about blood sugar, decision fatigue and recovery
Alina’s favourite tools for calmer focus, including guided meditations and energy-supporting picks
A curated Feed Your Mind selection of podcasts and books for going deeper.
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