For our #BookstravaganzaHomecoming series, we asked our authors about a few of their favorite things. Here are Lisa Unger’s favorite home rituals.

I find that when the chatter in my head is too loud, when the world is too chaotic, when there’s just been too much input, it’s time to close things down. I live on the beach, so a mindful walk with my toes in the sand is always centering. A yin yoga practice can be a kind of moving meditation.  I don’t have a ton of rituals per se, but I do have a mindfulness and meditation practice. So just sitting and mediating, being with my breath and stilling my mind can act as a reboot. I also enjoy a good cup of peppermint tea with honey — that’s kind of the magic elixir for extreme stress. Just sit and drink a cup of peppermint tea —most things make more sense after that.

To hear Lisa Unger speak on the topic of homecoming in her book, LAST GIRL GHOSTED (Park Row, Oct 5), watch our BOOKSTRAVAGANZA: HOMECOMING virtual event here.

LAST GIRL GHOSTED is available to request on Netgalley and Edelweiss.