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If you have a job with paid vacation days, or the means to take a random day off, I really recommend taking a random Wednesday from time to time to just clear the decks and do your art thing all day (or sports thing or whatever you care about more than your job!) I used to hoard my vacation days and only take a full week at a time, but I find a Big Wednesday can do a lot for me, especially in the winter.
Sure, a Friday or Monday are also great, but for me I love knowing I only have two days of slog on either side of that golden Wed!
Feb 1, 2024
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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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May 10, 2024
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especially if you can’t afford going on a trip it’s fun to sprinkle in PTO days to just hang out and try new things/go places when they won’t be as crowded as on the weekend
Apr 23, 2024
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Let’s say you have ADHD or similar and it’s helpful for you to time things but also put your phone away, this little guy is cute and portable and easy to use as a clock, timer, alarm clock, and inexplicably thermometer. I use it every day so much, my pomodoros are on fire.
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Microbes make the world go round and make your food taste good! Made some butternut squash and cabbage kraut last weekend, used that to make vegan fava bean cheese this weekend, and it was so fun and delicious, bye!
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