Lately, it seems like I've been non-stop on the go and always busy. Even though it is summer time, my schedule has been far from laid back. I took a summer course, I moved out of my parents house, I've gone on multiple family trips, I've worked for my grandma and more. Not that I'm complaining; I've truly had a wonderful summer, but the constant busy-ness has left me feeling a little bit scattered. My solution? I let myself have a lazy day.
At first it felt weird, almost wrong even. I felt like I had had so many things I could and should be doing and that I was forgetting something important. I kept panicking that I had homework to do, but I don't because the class just ended. There were things I could clean and people I could see, definitely, but none of that was an immediate need. The most important thing I could do was honestly to give myself a day of rest and recovery. Granted, I won't have one again anytime soon, but it was so worth it.
I woke up and laid in bed cuddling with my kitty for almost two hours, something that I never get to do anymore. Then, something amazing happened... I drew in my sketchbook! This, also, is a rarity in my life today. In an attempt to do something useful, I managed to shower and get groceries at Walmart, but the productivity ended there. I took a nap, one of my friends came over for a bit, and then I, believe it or not, was able to take a bath! I finally got to use the LUSH bath bomb my friend gave me, and it was amazing. I ended the day by laying in bed and watching Netflix until I fell asleep. No major enlightenment happened, but when I woke up this morning, I felt completely re-energized.
The thing is, everyone is constantly busy nowadays with school, work and everything else. And while that is important and necessary to having a "successful life" (whatever that means), I think a lot of people forget to take care of themselves, too. It's okay to have a "me" day when necessary. It okay to sleep in, it's okay to binge-watch Netflix, it's okay to lay in bed with your cat and it's okay to take a bath. Granted, opportunities for this to happen are few and far between, but if you get the chance to be totally lazy for one day, I highly recommend it. Don't be afraid to give yourself a breather. The world won't stop turning if you sit it out for a few hours.
