Lately, I’ve been feeling kind of off. Nothing terrible, but I think it’s just one of those mini-funks that come with the changing of seasons. I have my health and my family and my friends… and, frankly, that is a lot to be thankful for. When I find myself feeling like my head is about to bob under the water, I remind myself of how full my cup is.
On particularly rough days, once I’ve accounted for everything I’ve been blessed with, I remind myself to just kind of slow down. To take a step back. To regain perspective. And to give myself some space for myself.
Sometimes I feel guilty about carving out that “me time.” I either feel like I have something that I should be doing… or maybe I feel like I don’t deserve it that day… or… I could honestly come up with forty different excuses why I shouldn’t. But I really must make time for myself in order to do my jobs correctly and to the best of my ability. I need personal space so I can open up with my friends and family. I am much better after taking time for myself and as a result, which helps everyone else. (No one wants to deal with a cranky, stressed out Carly!)
Taking time for myself is always a little bit of an indulgence and it comes in different packages depending on how I’m feeling and what the circumstances are.
A few of my favorite indulgences:
Coming home from work and slipping into pajamas for a quick cat nap.
Sitting in a café by myself with a book.
Watching a few episodes (in a row) of a show on Netflix.
Doughnuts, ice cream, or macarons.
Window shopping for things I will never buy.
Picking out (yet another) bottle of nail polish.
Eating (only) chips and guacamole for dinner.
Watching as many movie trailers as I have the time for in iTunes.
Throwing in the towel on my to-do list and going to the movies.
Getting my hair blown out at The Dry Bar.
What are some of your favorite indulgences?
xoxo
Seriously loving all of yours indulgences! Spa day is one of my favorite guilty pleasures and treats I do for myself.
AKB
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Ditto this entire post! And #yessss to the cat naps, Netflix, ice cream, & guac 🙂
Spa day with my mom for sure! We usually head out to a spa in the countryside for a day near my birthday and Christmas. It's amazing how quickly you can get your mind off of things in a beautiful building with beautiful surroundings, amazing healthy food and a phone ban! It's also refreshing to be reminded that the world doesn't fall apart when you don't touch your phone for a day.
Love this list I would have to add to it:
Buying another pair of shoes
Baking something and letting someone else do the dishes
I swear, it's like you read my mind because I am the EXACT same way. I feel guilty about taking time for myself, but if I don't, my family and poor boyfriend-roommate get to deal with my crankyness. I've also been in a funk lately and I didn't consider the changing of seasons being a potential factor. I just chalked it up to changing jobs and my summer graduate class, haha.
Also, guac cures everything!
I love this list of indulgences! Everyone needs "me" time to recharge and regroup, so don't feel guilty about it. Some of my favorite indulgences are:
Picking out new makeup at Sephora
Eating Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough from the package
Picking up a beautiful bouquet of flowers to brighten my apt.
Cooking an extravagant dinner for myself
But I couldn't agree more watching a few episodes of a favorite show on Netflix!
Completely agree that sometimes we just need time to indulge ourselves, even if its something super small. I love:
picnicking in the park
dropping the to-do list to read
making a recipe I keep putting off
spending hours on Pinterest
Give me a massage and my day is made. 2 hours and it's even better.
For your macarons, you HAVE to try Laduree. Living in the City, you have no choice. Once you have theirs, you'll never have another.
YES! I forgot to add my new favorite thing: massages!
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i love these! i usually do the same. and if i am having a really bad day i combine a few of these for a night in. ignore the to do list, get in my pajamas, catch up on tv or watch a movie, paint my nails and eat something sweet.
Reading, trips, tea, coffee, shopping. I love all of yours!