Simple Resets for a Lighter Life
It is the beginning of a new quarter and the first day of a new month. For me, the freshness of a new month reminds me that we don't need to wait until January to start creating new habits and it is also a perfect time to take a pause and just assess what's going on and what's been going on.
I've been feeling a little overwhelmed lately, so rather than trying to overhaul my life (because who can actually do that?), I'm returning back to the small rituals that always seem to help: fresh linens, an organized home, a walk outside, tackling the digital and physical junk drawers... just little things that make me feel like the many things I'm juggling feel a bit lighter. I hope these inspire you!
✜ Open your windows in the morning to let in fresh air
Schedule your annual physical or dental cleaning
Text someone you've been meaning to check in on
Delete photos that no longer serve you (especially duplicates)
Change your bed linens and freshen your pillows
Donate one bag of items you no longer use
Donate or sell pieces that no longer fit your life
Purchase a sewing kit so you can do simple repairs yourself
Empty your downloads folder
Remove apps you haven't opened in months
Unsubscribe from five marketing emails (please not ours though, lol)
Buy yourself fresh flowers, bonus happiness points if from a local farmer/florist
The importance of letting in fresh air...
Florence Nightingale knew the benefits of fresh air long before any scientific study. “It is the unqualified result of all my experience with the sick, that second only to their need of fresh air is their need of light.” Opening a window helps purify the indoor environment, reducing the buildup of stale air, odors, and pollutants. Scientists have discovered that indoor air is far more contaminated than outdoor air. (source)
- Ate Lette
