Having just clambered out of a pool float in a back yard mental utopia for the last three hours, I’m ready to just take it easy for a little while.
Summer’s coming and my priorities aren’t what they ought to be. I spend SO much time on my phone. I’m not writing as much. Social media makes me feel inadequate. I’m all over the fucking place.
I’ve got to stop whining though so I’m taking social media off of my phone and trying to throw myself into things that are fulfilling. Right now that’s floating in a pool with my best friend, nourishing myself with clean food, keeping myself mentally and physically flexible with yoga, reading tons of books about all kinds of things, and practicing mindfulness in my own witchy way.
I’ve also got a gnarly sunburn on the back of my legs so throw a goodly amount of aloe into the regimen.
What’s your self care reset? How are you approaching the summer season?
The interesting thing about the social media age is that we are better informed and still make bad decisions. 🤔😏. Doing a digital detox with the phone sounds like a good start, Julia. When I need a mental reset, I start with exercise. I like rowing on my machine because concentration is required to obtain the most from the device. I also enjoy music while I workout and while I work. Finally, a nice meal with friends or family, starting with a cocktail and then moving to a good bottle of wine with plenty of laughing and stories is always great for a mood lifter. Enjoy your summer.
Sometimes the trick is realising when you just need time to yourself. It is half term here and I have 9 days off work for the price of 3. A break that is definitely needed.
I only have one social media account (facebook) so I don't find myself constantly chasing my tail. If I am missing anything, it can't be that important as no one has told me about it anyway.
I recently had my garden re landscaped so it is nice to spend time out there and taking the dog for a walk is always good for a reset and dogs are excellent listeners.