What does “finding time off” look like for you? Is it stepping away from your inbox to enjoy your favorite mug, or taking a quiet drive with no destination in mind? However it shows up, one thing’s clear: making time for yourself in a world that rarely slows down is easier said than done. And Jennifer Hudson wholeheartedly agrees.

In an exclusive conversation with Home & Texture, the multi-hyphenate, EGOT star opened up about her latest partnership with HomeGoods and how she’s embracing small rituals as a way to reconnect with herself. For Hudson, “finding time off” isn’t about indulgence—it’s about intention.

“It’s a treasure,” she told us during a recent event in Los Angeles. “When I do have the opportunity [to take time off], it’s about self-care—getting in tune with the things that I love. One of those number one things is shopping, okay!”

But not the rushed kind. Not the scroll-and-click kind either. Hudson describes her favorite way to unwind as a quiet trip to HomeGoods, with no agenda—just curiosity. “I’m a creative girl—my mind is always going,” she said. “So when I’m in that type of space, it can venture off creatively, you know? And that time is absolutely for me.”

The sentiment is at the core of the Finding Time Off initiative, a new movement by HomeGoods designed to encourage people to carve out intentional moments of joy in their everyday routines. According to a recent survey by the brand, 85% of Americans say they want to make more time for the things that spark happiness—but only 26% are satisfied with their current routines.

FTO isn’t about a major lifestyle overhaul. It’s about small, meaningful choices. “Start in the smallest way,” Hudson advised. “It could be the simplest thing. Like, why not go for that car ride that may lead you to that store that helps you find your time off?”

For many multicultural households, especially among Millennials and Gen Z, shaping a home is also an act of storytelling. There’s often a desire to curate something fresh without losing connection to what’s familiar. Hudson captured that beautifully: “To me, it’s like your grandmother’s house meets the granddaughter’s house. No matter how far you go in life, you still have those things that are familiar to you.”

That connection between legacy and lifestyle, between heritage and home, sits at the heart of why home still matters—and how design can be a reflection of the life you want to live. “Everything is from the heart,” Hudson added. “It’s about the heart. That’s the connection. And that’s what your space should represent.”