after spending the whole day interacting with other people i really like to look forward to when i get off work and i can drive around or just sit in my car in the parking lot. i'll either watch a show on my phone or read a book or listen to music or literally sit in silence. especially helps if you live with roomates or otherwise don't have your own space. i find this is great for me bc i feel like a little hamster in my own isolated ball having my enrichment time which then makes me feel reenergized to be around others. its low energy too if you don't feel like going for a walk but still want to be outside getting fresh air.
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some ideas:
- going to the movies
- going shopping (not for necessities, just for fun - esp at the thrift or vintage/antique places)
- exploring new parts of ur city if there are places you've never been
- doing your usual routine but at a cafe or (if the weather is nice) outside - like going to the park to read a book u were gonna read anyway
- teaching urself a new creative skill and showing ur work to no one as u steadily improve, like painting, sewing, etc
- getting to know urself more through journalling - could even be art journalling, junk journalling, collaging or using prompts if you're not much of a writer
- going to museums
turn ur phone off for all of these btw it's you time baby!!!
May 9, 2024
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is so nice. i've had a few days to myself this week, and it's made me realize how much energy i absorb from the people around me and the noise it creates when trying to listen to my own needs.
more alone time from now on!
Mar 14, 2025
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it's good for the soul. it's something so routine to me, so necessary to my wellbeing. lately, it looks like watching jersey shore and while playing stardew valley (often looks like this for me). i'm about to start my unwind after a kinda chaotic, discombobulating day at work. this is real self care and self love! please give yourself enrichment time in your enclosure guilt free, you deserve it <3
Aug 14, 2024
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A classic That simply can’t get better. i sat outside a chocolate shop on a chilly day w my brother. ordered some cheesecake & chocolate mousse. i sipped my tea & the host showed us the blankets they have for guests sitting in the cold. “European style” she said. U guys i am itching to somehow top this tea experience but it’ll be hard ❤️
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