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Every time there is a long holiday break from work or even a night where I don't have much going on, I find myself super anxious, desperately looking for a way to do something productive (write, clean, bake then clean more, workout, do a task I've been putting off). My boyfriend, on the other hand, is realllllly good at RELAXING. Yesterday he spent the whole day in bed watching Tiny Desk on the T.V., drinking tea, reflecting and relaxing. At the end of the day he said it was much needed and then went to bed early. In 2024 I want to be able to do NOTHING and feel good. Like really good, not fake good. Haven't done it yet but I think I would highly recommend it.
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and don’t do any errands or cleaning that day, just like set a little budget — get a book and read it in the park with a snack, or take yourself out to coffee / people watch and then go see a movie or two. or go to a museum right when it opens and then get lunch (outside!) for yourself and pick something else to do after. for me, at least one part has to be artistic (book/film/art) and another has to be outside (most important part)
then at the end of the day, find a good spot to watch the sunset and journal about your day and feelings!! it feels better because you’ll be in less of a slump after a nice day and will have a lighter mood to be thinking about what’s up
lastly… go home and do a full shower, do the most relaxing possible version of your nightly routine (and no scrolling social media). if you can, wash your sheets a day or two before and put on a fresh set of PJs that night too… it makes crawling into bed that much better (also bonus points if you meditate before you fall asleep)
i find this (one-day vacation? 12 hr solo date?) is a really nice way to reset my brain when everything is overwhelming or i feel like i’m stuck not doing much besides going through the motions. i tend to do it every few weeks lately and it is surprisingly refreshing ✨
May 20, 2024
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Even if you cannot take time off from work or school or go on vacation somewhere, I like to take time to do absolutely nothing. Even things I do for fun like watch movies or read books, I have reading goals or a watchlist or movie challenge so it takes away the enjoyment. When I do absolutely nothing like take a nap or spend the day in bed, it really clears my mind.
Jan 23, 2025
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enough stimulation
just sit and experience as whatever happens.
i’m so happy just to be doing nothing in this uber rn and relaxing
tomorrow i can’t wait to do it on an airplane and HAVE A REST 🙏🏻
Oct 10, 2024
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I know this might be controversial but I actually started doing this over the past few months—and I don’t mean flatulating somewhere cruel like on the subway or in an elevator, but literally just walking on the street. I realized I do not care if it makes a noise as long as I personally can’t hear it and pretend nothing has happened. It’s really liberating and has even brought me to a much more philosophical question akin to "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" — but more like, “if I do something embarrassing but I don’t perceive it or take note of anyone’s reactions, is it actually embarrassing?” Maybe not?
Jan 16, 2024
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Not to be a LAME-O but I'm always shocked when the bill comes during a meal where we didn't order drinks, it is SO much cheaper (and just as yummy) *chefs kiss*
Jan 18, 2024
I've never actually spent time in Jersey City but I have been meaning to go specifically to visit Moda Studio. They have such a beautiful, well curated collection & their prices are *great.*
Jan 22, 2024