➊ breathe – I forget to take deep breaths all the time. This simple act can help me to refocus on happiness is seconds.
➋ go for a run – Running is like meditation in motion for me. I love yoga too, but running is easy for me to do. Less excuses.
➌ watercolor – I love to watercolor. Color studies are one of my favorites. I’ve been really into this technique lately.
➍ take a picture – Instagram helps me not feel so alone here in my office.
➎ light a candle – Lighting candles is one of my favorite acts. I like to set intentions every time I do it.
➏ drink some tea – I love tea and it warms my hands.
➐ turn on some music – Why do I forget about music? I love it. Been enjoying Lykke Li; Youth Novels.
➑ dance, dance, dance – I dance around the house all time. I miss embarrassing Brett with my spazzy dancing in the office.
➒ walk away from the computer – I have a love / hate thing going with it.
➓ read an article, a novel, just read off the screen – I love reading. I was under-employed in my early twenties and I spent weeks and weeks reading classics from the library. I miss that.
images: ebay ( I have a sweater simular to this and I call it my day robe. It always makes me smile ), roost ( I can’t wait to cook from here when my fast is over. I love that she has grain free / gluten free recipes that look fantastic ).
4 Comments
blake
November 8, 2011 at 1:57 PMCan I just copy your list?? Serious overlap going on. But, actually, I should do my own homework. I think these lists are fun and informative to read, but writing them out is probably the biggest plus.
PS – awesome posts, you're on a roll. I'm almost tempted to dip my toe back in 🙂
Colleen
November 8, 2011 at 5:06 PM@blake: it was helpful to write them down for me–right before bed.
desi: I love roost's recipes– my favorite almond pancakes ever and the lentil salad is delicious.
remember when we used to run together? I miss that.
Desi McKinnon
November 8, 2011 at 7:05 PMColleen: Of course I remember when we used to run together. You and Caley are the only running partners I can run with. Usually I hate running with others 😉 I also miss that.
mari
November 10, 2011 at 9:59 AMThis is a good list, all things I try to do on a regular basis too. Why are the relaxing good things so easy to do or remember?