Happy Friday, lovelies! ❤️
How is it going for you?
The first week of September is almost over already, and I’m already in love with this month. Get comfortable, coffee in hand, and let’s do that weekly recap! ☕
Dear reader, I find myself wondering how the weather is where you live. Have you felt the fall vibes already, or it’s still more like summertime with lower, more tolerable, temperature? The different ways seasons manifest depending on the location is something that truly fascinates me. For example, my partner lives in Sweden, and apparently, it’s started being already cold there. But here in Greece? We’re just grateful that the temperature is finally lower than 30C.
So, fellow reader, not to jinx it, but I’ve been incredibly productive this week. I expected it (although, not to that extent) because I literally feel like a new person when summer goes away. There’s something about the heat and the slowing down that I really don’t enjoy.
I think that there’s something that also boosted my productivity, though: I made sure to write in my journal every night about the day I had. That way, I’ve been keeping better track of what I’ve been doing and what I’ve been neglecting. I also check the previous entries, so it’s easy for me to remember how the days have been and that makes me be more mindful with my life.
This and rainy weather
The most memorable things from this week:
1) I finished a book
I’ve been in a reading slump lately and I don’t tend to read too much. I got out of it by reading “No Exit” by Jean-Paul Sartre. I love reading plays, and I had no trouble finishing it in two days.
It’s a good read, especially if you’re interested in existentialism and matters of death and punishment.
2) I am in my homebody era
This week, I’ve spent so much time taking care of my house in various ways. Cleaning, decluttering, buying home items (I bought a pink toaster mind you!!!), and tidying.
I haven’t decorated for fall yet, but I think I’ll do it next week.
An affirmation for you:
How grateful I am for the magic I create in my life.
3) I’ve been romanticizing life all fine
I’ve been finding myself having a renewed interest in the mundane things of life. I’m taking more photos, I feel like sharing more things on socials and with the people around me, I’ve been enjoying more slow activities such as cozy gaming.
It’s one of my main goals for this month and season, so I hope I can keep up with it.
4) I’ve been feeling more confident
Crazy, but sometimes such things happen. I do feel more confident and I notice it a lot in the way I interact in my personal relationships, but also when it comes to how I take care of myself.
See, when I’m feeling low, I don’t care a lot about what I wear or my make-up. When I start putting in the effort, it’s a good sign that I feel good for myself.
I strongly believe that what has helped me the most with feeling that way is exercising and eating a little healthier than I used to. I didn’t expect it, but here we are – and I truly haven’t been that consistent with my spiritual practices which usually tend to help me too.
So, that’s how the beginning of September has been for me. I hope it’s been good (and even better!) for you!
Have a good weekend, and I’ll see you on Monday!
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