I’m going to keep this post short and sweet. We are off on summer vacation stay-cation this week, and even though I have a rad-o-rama painting / glitter table set up that would probably keep Q occupied long enough for me to finish this series, I’m excited to join in!
I know I’ve said a few times that “this is my ultimate favorite tip” — but this one really is the quickest way from stressed to relaxed that I know. The hard part is remembering how good I feel after I go outside.
I figured this out when my older kid was a baby. Often the only way to get them to calm down enough to sleep was a neighborhood walk in the stroller. And I noticed that I also returned feeling refreshed. The change of scenery, expansive views (at least compared to a tiny house), and fresh air, regardless of whether it’s sunshine or rain — nothing better for a new perspective on life.
I’m not sure why this always feels so hard for me to do, like it’s going to drain all my energy. Definitely the reverse is true. Last winter when I was battling multiple health issues, sometimes I could really only get out for a few minutes at a time. And it really made a huge difference in my mindset for the rest of the day. Hope it helps you too!