Weekend Wisdom: Don’t give your all. Same some for you.
It’s time to slow down again.
We need to keep reminding each other to slow down and enjoy our lives. Because we forget. Things like busyness, urgency, little kids, illness, grief, stress and overwhelm swoop in and whisper in our ears … you are falling behind, you need to catch up, you are lazy, no pain, no gain, you don’t deserve joy. And we respond by running in circles, feeling more stressed by comparing who we are to who we think we are supposed to be. The not so great news is that all of the things that are out of control will continue to whisper. The good news is we can change our response. Instead of responding with panic, we can notice the whispers and then choose to answer differently. We can undo our todos, slow down, be in awe of something, enjoy a simple pleasure and do what ever it takes to come back to our hearts.
Ok … onto the favorites:
When you dress with less, this is what happens.
How to do laundry when you are depressed.
If you are looking for a guilt-free new year’s reset, we’ve got you.
Minimize money stress with these 7 small finance tasks.
The practical guide to a closet clean out.
If you want to set the slow down tone, listen to this.
Permission to go slowly.
Currently listening to this book and this podcast episode.
How to focus like it’s 1990. (NYT)
You can have a tidy house in 20 minutes with these steps.
4 things a neuroscientist says she never does to eliminate brain fog and forgetfulness.
If Valentines Day makes you want to watch rom-coms, here’s your guide.
How to slow down in life.
We have trouble remembering what happened when over the last few years. This explains why.
75 mental health quotes to uplift and inspire you.
If you tend to do too much at once, you’ll understand the myth of multi-tasking.
25 books by Black authors you should read in your lifetime.
I mean can you believe this cuteness.
Yum.
This week’s Instagram favorite is from @wetheurban with a reminder to respect your unique pace and rhythm.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a beautiful, slow, refreshing weekend.
xo,
Courtney