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Often, when our day is nothing but a constant rush—go here, go there, do this, do that—we sometimes don’t know whether we’re coming or going. As adults, everyone faces the sheer number of tasks and problems that come up daily, which slowly but surely pile up on us.
For many (including me), this brings on a kind of anxiety, a seemingly unachievable need to please, a sense of burnout, and fatigue that won’t go away—no matter how much you rest. If you search online, you’ll surely find a thousand and one tips and suggestions on what to try, claiming it will definitely help.
The truth is, I myself have looked for solutions more than once, because I’ve also found myself in this situation. I’ve scrolled through countless videos, podcasts, and articles; some helped, but others didn’t. The problem is, you don’t have the time to try out all the different suggestions they throw at you—the tips and the “let me tell you what’s good for you” kind of content. While it’s great that these resources exist, everyone has to experience for themselves what works most effectively.
The last time I had such an unpleasant feeling, my partner suggested that I turn everything off. Put away my phone, my laptop—everything. After that, we put on a pleasant playlist with classic artists from the ’50s and ’60s, and probably earlier and later ones too, like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, and so many other fantastic performers. It was mostly very pleasant and atmospheric jazz songs from that era, with catchy and relaxing melodies.
We topped it all off with a nice glass of wine and candlelight for ambiance. It led to a pleasant and deep conversation, touching on completely different topics than when we’re focused specifically on work and the daily tasks and obligations of adult life. We just talked. Deeply, honestly, but not about work, not about the to-do list, not about the Monday morning meeting. We talked about us. About each other. About life.
This combination felt so good for my soul that we agreed to do it more often, because the weight of everyday life can sometimes put a mountain of burden on a person’s shoulders. In a world rich with stimuli and tasks, it’s not always easy to see things clearly.
Another ritual we have is when we just grab ourselves and go for a walk. Either in the city or somewhere in nature, where we can also distance ourselves from the daily grind a little. It works for us. We talk there, too, about things we otherwise wouldn’t have time for.
This is our little ritual. It works for us. This is just a personal experience; obviously, everyone finds a different way to relax and disconnect from the rush and the desperate need to please others, or perhaps even ourselves.
Sometimes, you just need to put everything aside and live in the moment for a little while.
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