The Excuse Letter You Should Be Writing This Season: A Self-Care Guide with Maqui

by Felipe Rodriguez

The Excuse Letter You Should Be Writing This Season: A Self-Care Guide with Maqui

💌 Dear Stress, I’m Taking a Break…

Have you seen the #ExcuseLetter trend on TikTok? People are writing lighthearted letters to excuse themselves from social obligations, productivity guilt, or burnout and honestly at VitalMaqui, we’re here for it!

At VitalMaqui, we’re flipping the script on the classic “sick note.” Because what if we didn’t wait to get sick before taking care of ourselves? What if we wrote ourselves a note in advance permission to rest, recharge, and thrive this winter?

Let’s talk about how to create your self-care plan with a little help from the world’s most powerful antioxidant superfruit: the maqui berry.

🌿 What Is Maqui & Why Should You Care?

Native to the Chilean Patagonia and treasured by the Indigenous Mapuche people, maqui berries are small, purple powerhouses with:

14x more antioxidants than blueberry
Natural anti-inflammatory properties
Rich sources of anthocyanins to fight oxidative stress
Support for immunity, blood sugar balance, and energy

In a season when your body needs more support, not more hustle, maqui can help you stay grounded and energized, naturally.

✨ Your Winter Excuse Letter: 5 Ways to Say “No” to Burnout

1. No to Over-Scheduling. Yes to Self-Rituals.

Block off one night a week as sacred. Make a warm drink with MaquiZen (infused with organic ashwagandha for stress relief), light a candle, and journal or just be.

2. No to Immune Fatigue. Yes to Inner Defense.

Swap sugary energy drinks for a morning smoothie with MaquiBoost a potent combo of maqui + vitamin C to keep your immune system sharp and supported.

3. No to Afternoon Slumps. Yes to Natural Energy.

Mix MaquiForce (with creatine) into a mid-day shake to power through workouts or long work blocks without the crash of caffeine.

4. No to Guilt. Yes to Comfort.

Self-soothing can be sacred. A cup of warm almond milk + a teaspoon of MaquiBliss (with raw organic cacao) = a relaxing antioxidant-rich treat that satisfies body and soul.