Lately, I feel like I am in limbo. Sometimes, it's like I am going through the motions. I never knew what that really meant. Like, how could you go through the motions? I guess, now I know.
I feel like life is at full speed and it doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. Everything just keeps happening all at once and I'm having a hard time appreciating it all.
If you didn't already know, I love the slow life. I like not having plans and waking up, knowing exactly what I want to get done and having enough time to re-read my favorite book (I love being able to say that since I've actually re-read so many of my fave books!). I love getting excited over the small things like scrolling through my friends' blogs or writing in the morning. But lately (and often) it feels like I am forcing myself to do the things I love doing. Sometimes I feel like in order for something to be good I have to be excited about it.
And guess what? Sometimes I'm just not that excited.
Which stinks! Because I do have the privilege to do things that I love doing-- if only I could *cough* manage *cough* my time *cough* better.
But not being excited about something that does make you excited is the worst feeling ever. Trust me, though, it does not last forever. You will find out why in just a second.
I like planning but there comes a time when I linger away from my bullet journal.
Having a schedule for things is the best. It's a way to get things done that you want to get done. I've been trying to have a blogging schedule (post every Monday!) but things come up and sometimes I'm just not in the mood... then I start putting pressure on myself and whoop! there goes my mental health.
But you know what? IT'S OKAY.
I think when you start feeling this way, that's when you know it's time for a break. I'm not saying I'm going anywhere, all I'm saying is that it's totally okay to set things aside for your own wellbeing, even if it is something you love doing.
Do something you used to love instead.
Picking up an old hobby is rejuvenating in a way. For me, that's opening up my sketchbook and drawing for fun. I don't do it as often as I'd like to but once I get started on a sketch... there's no stopping me until I finish.
Take a social media/blogging break.
Coming back from a break is the most refreshing feeling ever. The idea of going on a short hiatus sounds a bit heavenly to me at the moment. I've been thinking about it a lot lately (for a while, actually) and I might just have to do it.
READ.
My best mental state is when I am reading. If I'm not reading then everything kinda goes haywire. I'm sure most of you can relate to that, considering that this is a community directed towards readers (anyone is welcome, though! Readers, non-readers, pizza lovers, pizza haters, post-apocalyptic-aliens-that-have-come-back-to-avenge-their-queen's-death. Everyone! ).
Don't worry, you will love it again soon.
It's like eating cookie dough. Sure, you love eating it but sometimes you have a little too much and it feels like you'll never love cookie dough ever again. But what do you know? You're licking the spoon three days later. All you needed was a break to cleanse your tummy.
Sometimes you just need to take a break, even for the things you love.
Sometimes you just need to take a break, even for the things you love.
