Wild Card: Taking Time for the Little Things

It is so rare that I sit down and draw or color because it takes so much time and effort. By the time that I get halfway done, my perfectionism has taken over and I want to throw everything away and go back to the land where things make sense. I think that a lot of us feel this way when we get overwhelmed and are faced with tasks that require more than we are willing to give. So how do we deal with it? Walk with me.

We need to be able to have moments throughout our day that can give us peace of mind or a reset. Now I can go on and on about the things that can make us relaxed and why it is important to be relaxed, but that sounds stressful. So, instead here are some ideas that I have come up with myself to help me relax. I hope they aid you along your weary journey.

Things to do that are fun:

• Nap (we don't take enough naps)

• Play a board game (with yourself or others)

• Play a video game (with yourself or others)

• Read a book

• Watch TV

• Watch your kid/pet living in the moment

• Color

• Draw for fun

• Doodle

• Surf the web

• Make an Amazon wish list and fill it up with crap you'll probably never buy

• Buy a new sweater for fall

• Dust

• Dance party to your favorite song (hair brush not included)

• I literally could go on and on, so come up with some of your own.

I hope that you guys make time for fun in your life and enjoy your days as they come and go. If you are not living your best life, what are you doing? Until next week!