Founders’ Note
Hi Pod World! This week, we wanna hone in on something simple but so powerful — consistency over motivation.
A Note from the Founders
First of all, thank you so much to all our new friends here. Hello from the two of us — Ryna and Robbie. 🤍
Lately, we’ve been thinking a lot about this idea: that not every day is exciting. In fact, most days, we feel tired or even demotivated. And we’ve come to realize, especially as we age a little bit, that what really makes a difference isn’t how we feel — it’s whether we show up anyway.
Tired? Show up anyway.
Not feeling it? Show up anyway.
Stuck? Show up anyway.
Over time, we’ve learned to gently push through those moments — to remind ourselves that working towards our dreams can still be done, even on days when we don’t feel our best.
We came across a quote recently that made us smile: “It’s best to floss your teeth every day, but if you can’t, it’s still better to floss sometimes than not at all.” It’s simple, even a bit funny — but it stuck with us.
Because we feel the same way not just about productivity, but even more about rituals. Rituals are what make everyday responsibilities feel a little lighter, a little more intentional. It’s better to return to them — imperfectly, inconsistently at times — than to abandon them altogether.
— Ryna & Robbie
Founders, Podhaus
Self Care Rituals
Prompts to Stay Consistent
What is one ritual I can return to daily, even in its simplest form
What usually stops me from showing up on certain days?
What is a “low-effort version” of a habit I want to keep?
How can I make it easier to show up, even on difficult days?
What does “showing up for myself” look like right now?
What is one thing I will commit to this week — no matter how small?
Favorite Journals
If you’ve been on the lookout for a leather journal to house your notebooks, here are our favorite ones in the market, both locally and internationally.
Pods and Places This Week
Discovered a new café to work and/or journal (and shop) from
If you’re in the mood for some matcha with a bit of shopping, check out Moai — we ordered the salted cream matcha and strawberry matcha and worked out of the cafe until it was time for dinner.
PS: If you guys are looking for a notebook, Raxenne Maniquiz’s lay-flat thread bound notebooks can be found there.
Get Involved
Behind the Pod This Week
This week has been a more administrative one for us.
As we prepare to launch Podhaus, we want to do it properly. While we know there’s no such thing as a perfect time to launch a brand, having gone through this a few times now, we want to make sure that when we do, everything essential is in place — so your experience feels seamless from the start.
So lately, we’ve been focused on the quieter, more behind-the-scenes work: permits, bank accounts, and logistics — the less exciting parts, but the ones that will definitely matter.
But just when we thought it would be a fully administrative week, something arrived — one of the products that will complement your pods.
Safe to say… it made our week.
We can’t wait to share more with you soon.
Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Come say hello on Instagram
Until Next Week 🤍
Here’s your gentle reminder that it’s okay to start small, and simply keep going.
— Robbie and Ryna