We charge our phone, computers and sometimes even our cars. We sleep nightly to rest our bodies and give them a jolt the next morning with coffee, tea or exercise. But sometimes the mind needs a little bit more.
It’s time to recharge my battery.
This week, I’m setting my work aside to spend time at the beach, hang out with friends and make a dent in my TBR. With the end of my television treatment in sight, I need a boost of creativity and energy in order to finish it and edit it to perfection. So (please excuse my mixed metaphors), instead of knuckling down as I have been the past month trying to finish my treatment, I’m taking my foot off the gas for a few days in hopes of lightening my spirit. Maybe enjoying a few carefree days of summer will give me the drive and focus I need to get this treatment finalized.
Recharging your spirit can be as simple as taking the night off from cooking, going to see a movie with friends (or alone) or spending the afternoon at the beach. A small break to your routine just might give you a fresh outlook on life.
Ruts are surprisingly sinister because ease of routine can rob us of the joy of spontaneity. It’s embarrassing how excited I get when I discover I don’t have to cook dinner on a weeknight. Daily meal planning is another surprisingly evil domestic chore that I have yet to come to terms with. But that’s a topic for another blog…
I hope this post inspires you to recharge your battery this week. Treat yourself to an ice cream cone or don’t fold the laundry as soon as the dryer buzzes and watch a movie instead or maybe sink your toe in the cool grass on your front lawn and watch the sky change color as the sun sets. One small change to your daily routine just might remind you that there’s a whole world that exists outside your everyday schedule. And when we remember there’s a whole world around us, our schedule doesn’t always feel as important as it does when it’s the only thing we focus on.
If you end up experiencing a life-altering transformation for the better, definitely report back.
Happy Recharging 🏖