Today is one of those days I really didn't feel like writing a blog post. Every once in awhile I struggle with writer's block or coming up with content, but today I'm just not feeling it. Over the past week I've found myself slipping into what I refer to as a "down and out" mood. It's melancholy- just feeling "blah." Sometimes I'm more emotional or sad, other times frustrated or anxious. There's a very high chance it has everything to do with Aunt Flo's arrival (TMI but ya'll know the struggle) however normally I can shake that after a couple days. Naturally I try to self-medicate myself on ways to feel better through the Google so that's where I found myself this evening. One thing led to another and lo and behold, I was inspired to make another gratitude post. I shared one of these several months back which I'll link here.
I guess I should add that my Google search started with "why do we just feel sad sometimes." Now obviously this isn't my first rodeo with being sad in life, lol. Writing that out feels absurd but it popped into my head so I Googled it. Anyone else do that? I'm often fascinated by why we experience the things we do, even the most seemingly basic ideas or the ones I think I already know. It's refreshing to read new perspectives + gain insight. I was starting to feel down about feeling down + I figured reading might help. One of the articles I came across shared all of these possible reasons for going through emotional shifts in life, however what I found the most inspiring was the ways to pull yourself out of a slump or sadness. Now again, this isn't my first rodeo so these really were just a great reminder of the things that I (and I'm sure you too) have heard before but may not always tap into. My favorite two from the list were taking a walk and making a gratitude list. I'll admit that I'm not always the most mindful when it comes to gratitude. I try to focus on the positive in my life and I'm grateful for everything I have, however it's easy to sometimes overlook it day to day. It also seems like sometimes we need a little bit of the feeling "bad" to remember the good.
BRIGHT SPOTS OF THE WEEK
+ It amazes me the power that food can have. Something as simple as eating a favorite meal or going to a restaurant I love can instantly boost my mood. Today I'm grateful that I made the time to cook lunch at home. If you follow me on IG, you probably know that most of my meals are eaten out. I have a busy schedule and I also LOVE going out to eat, however I also enjoy cooking and baking. Whenever I do eat at home, it's usually just a quick wrap or something thrown together. Today I had the time so I made tortellini and homemade garlic bread. I put on some Dean Martin while I cooked, used actual dishes and even enjoyed cleaning up after. It was relaxing + therapeutic!
+ We are officially in the heart of the busy season at work now. The holidays are always insane but I absolutely love it! It can be exhausting, but I'm always grateful for the energy and fast pace. As Black Friday and Thanksgiving are approaching, I'm feeling extra thankful for it this week and the greater sense of purpose it brings me.
+ Alright James Bond has me feeling some type of way this week, ya'll. Ever since seeing No Time to Die last week, I've been IN IT. I don't know if it's the PMS or feeling bittersweet about the final movie but now I'm rewatching all of them again. I started with Casino Royale on Sunday and I loved it all over again. There's just something about them and Daniel Craig as Bond. I felt so good after finishing the movie and honestly, it might be the highlight of my week so far. Definitely grateful for that little bright spot and Amazon Prime for having the first two movies. Looking forward to Quantum of Solace next!
+ MY CAR. Long story short, I thought I was going to need new brakes. When I took it in to get checked out, everything ended up being perfectly fine and I didn't even have to pay for the inspection!
+ CLEAN SHEETS!! I will forever and always be grateful for cleaning bedding and I will continue to talk about it!! ;) Best night's sleep ever!
Hope you are having an amazing week!
