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The Art of Doing Nothing


Yeah, no this is not a Kitkat ad. That would be the last thing on my mind right now. But I could very well use a kitkat, of course. We all could. You know why? Because we are all having a break.  Hence, the picture.  Genius, eh?  No,  just me?  Alright.
Regardless, it is true. Life is giving us a break, isn’t it? I mean how many times have you rolled out of bed wishing you could stay home? How many times have you wished you had more time for yourself? How many times have you wished you could give more time to your family? How many times have you wished for a day off to get to the things around yourself? Well, guess what: the universe has finally listened to you. You are getting that time off. You are getting that break. Of course, it is not in the way that we intended. But let’s look at the positive side.
Right now, by staying home, you could save the world. This is probably every introvert’s dream. You can stay home and do nothing and relax because that’s how you’re going to save the world. Who would have thought of that, right? Think of all that consistent busi ness all day long, now you could finally get some time off. And you can feel good about it : not hurrying up, not chiding yourself, not getting anxious of ‘missing out’. Let your body join in this celebration of doing nothing.
Or you could use this time for everything else, except you know going out because that is a no no..
What can you during this break?
·         Work from home, if that is possible in your field

·         Read that book that you’ve been wanting for oh so long!

·         Try some recipes!                   

·         Meditation and yoga: heal yourself and make your immunity stronger at this time of need

·         Watch those movies and TV shows that you’ve been keeping away for a rainy day check

·         Family Board games because why not?

·         Video call with your friends

·         Home date with your partner ! It’s the best because you don’t even need to dress up

·         Clean up around the house

·         Sew and mend up stuff that you’ve always procrastinated
This being said, don’t forget to take precautions and be safe.                                                                                              

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  1. LaxyMarch 28, 2020 at 12:07 AM

    Home date with your partner ! It’s the best because you don’t even need to dress up

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