Tag: mental health
I always feel a strange kind of paralysis that comes from waiting for the “perfect” moment. But the truth is, perfect moments rarely arrive neatly wrapped with a bow.
My New Year’s resolution is to be more organized in my day to day; scheduling, planning ahead and task management are big issues in my life. I always feel like I’m running and trying to do a million things at once.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately (what else is there to do?) about the idea of curating my life. Not in the “Pinterest board” way, where everything is perfectly color-coordinated and photogenic, but in the quieter, more intentional sense.
I’ve decided to transform my bathroom into a spa. I wanted to create my own oasis, where I can relax without stress, where I can take care of myself without interruptions, a quiet place to be alone with my thoughts.
“Every human contact is made smooth by etiquette, or awkward by lack of it” Emily Post was onto something there. Not because she told us which salad fork to use. But because she reminded us thatshared rituals, however small, can bring calm to the chaos.
I’m not saying I’m Hygge, but I did light three candles before writing this.