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I’m back. So where were we?
The past two weeks flew by (what a surprise). After wrapping
up a couple of freelance writing assignments, I enjoyed some much-needed rest
and mental downtime. During my time off, I:
- Watched Tidying Up With Marie Kondo on Netflix. I know her methods can be somewhat controversial, but I found her presence soothing, and her attitude respectful rather than shaming, even in the face of American-style excess.
- Took down the “happiness souvenirs” from my bulletin board. There were fewer than in previous years, but I think that was because I didn’t do a great job of collecting them, rather than that there were fewer happy moments.
- Created a vision board for 2019.
- Thought about and brainstormed on my word of the year, “rise.”
Mostly I rested my brain and my emotions.
By the end of 2018, I was mentally and physically exhausted.
I got sick twice (which is unusual for me), and found myself eating junk food
uncontrollably and leaving the TV on all day for comfort. I needed a reset. I
share this because even though I know better, I don’t think I’m the only one who sometimes runs off the rails when
life gets crazy. And while my reset came at the beginning of a new year, it’s
something we can do any time of year. Call a halt to “normal” and take a look
at where our habits are taking us.
Now I’m creating a new morning routine, working on goals
again, and also leaving time for play and unstructured creative time. I’ve got
some great books on happiness to share with you, some new links to love, and
more trips to France for Field Trip Friday. I feel refreshed and ready to dig
in to life again.
Hello, 2019.
So what’s new with you?
