Mid-Week Nugget: 7 Glimmers

try any of these for a serenity reset

Here are a few ways I’ve found that help me to calm the heck down, and re-center myself.

Make a “Did it” List

Forget all the things you didn’t do. Take a look at all you’ve accomplished so far today, this week, this month, this year! Sit and make a list of everything you’ve done. And I mean everything!

You’ll probably be amazed, plus more motivated to finish up a few more things. It will also help you gain perspective on how much you actually can accomplish, which will help with future planning.

Go For a Walk

There’s nothing like getting out in nature with some fresh air to clear your head and gain some perspective. Because most days I walk to run errands, I have this built in. It’s a fantastic way for me to reflect on what I’ve done so far that day, plus clear out my head.

An added benefit is that the clarity leads to inspiration and new ideas!

Doodle or Colour

When I need a moment of Zen a spot of doodling or colouring really works. Colouring books for adults are all the rage now, and for good reason! Kids have it right, colouring is fun, artistic and relaxing.

Grab a Good Book & a Beverage

Do I need to say more? Yes? Okay. Nothing beats a good book and a beverage (hot or cold depending on the weather). Oh and if you’re like me make mine a paper book please.

A magazine, especially one that doesn’t require deep thinking, works well too.

Do a Brain Dump

If it really feels like my thoughts are taking over my head, I sit and do a good brain dump, where I furiously write everything I’m thinking of on a piece of paper, then go through and schedule all my to-dos in my planners.

Work on a Craft Project – Just Cuz

Making something just for the sake of making it, not because you need said item, or it’s a project to post on your blog, can have such a calming effect. The simple act of making, especially if you’re just playing with ideas, leads to instant serenity.

Cook Something from Scratch

Even a simple omelette qualifies. Take a real break for lunch, and in about 20 minutes you’ll have a delicious and healthy meal. We tend to keep ours simple, adding in some grated Comte cheese for a bit of a savoury kick.

Bonus: De-clutter a surface, corner or closet

Clutter is visual noise to me. When it feels like objects are screaming at me. I take 10 minutes to clear off the most offensive surface (usually my desk). I’m not a naturally neat person, it’s a real struggle for me to stay on top of messes. But I always feel a million times better when I do! It’s like clearing the visual space around me, also clears now mind.

What are some ways that you do a brain reset?