If you’re anything like me, you always find yourself busy or thinking of exciting new ideas. It’s great to be a hard-working individual, but it becomes increasingly difficult to find time to do other relaxing things that you love. Making time for yourself is SO important and this is a Monday morning reminder to do something that you truly enjoy this week!
My design job and blogging are things that I’m extremely passionate about, but lately it feels that both are taking over my life. There are so many other hobbies I have that are relaxing and stress-relieving, but I’ve found myself constantly saying that I don’t have time for those things right now. This is a huge problem. I’ve been over-working myself and haven’t felt rewarded, which ultimately can lead to feeling depressed, stressed, and unworthy.
If you ever start feeling this way, like I have been, it’s important to take a step back and remember what is important. You are the most important part of your life and you need to take care of yourself. What is it that you need right now? If you need to de-stress, carve an hour out of your day to exercise or paint. If you need to boost your self-confidence take the time to pamper yourself. Try to dedicate an hour out of each day, if your schedule allows it, to do something you truly love and need (even if it’s catching up on your TV shows).
This week I’m planning on taking some time to do something I really miss; illustrating. I’m excited to tune out life’s craziness for a little bit and focus on something that makes me feel at peace. Even if I only get to do this for half an hour each day, by the end of the week I might have something to share with you!
How are you planning on enjoying ‘you time’ this week? Share in the comments!
I needed this post this morning! I love blogging, but sometimes it does take over every free second and you are right, you have to step back and figure out what is important. I need to get back to the gym and finish my books! P.S. Your illustrations are amazing!!
Brittany,
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Thank you SO much, Brittany! 🙂
I am so guilty of this! I need to better about making time for myself. It would probably help me not get so sick! I love to read, so I will try to schedule a bit more downtime for that!
love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit
I hope scheduling some relaxing time for yourself helps you avoid getting sick in the future!
I totally know how you feel! I use to draw and paint all of the time. I am loving that fashion illustration! You are really talented
xo
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Thank you, Laura! I hope you find the time for your art again soon – I’d love to see your work 🙂
cute post! thats so fun you like to illustrate!
kelseybang.com
Thanks, Kelsey!
Michelle,
I just got the new Nicholas Sparks book and I’m actually going to try to read it in a normal time period. I loved your drawings. You are really talented.
Jenn
Thank you so much, Jenn! I just put Nicholas Sparks’ new book on my “to-read” list since I have a long line ahead of it. You’ll have to let me know what you think of it once you’re done 🙂