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5 Weird Ways To Recharge Your Soul

The first half of the year is always bananas isn’t it? I know mine always is. I’m not trying to win the I’m So Busy Awards here but if the I’m So Busy Awards existed, I would have won nearly every category this month including The Excessive Interstate Travel Award, The Saying Yes To Everything Like A Chump Award and my personal favourite The Eating Tinned Things Way Too Often Award.

I know it’s very trendy these days to not glorify being busy but what happens when you just are very busy? What then? What I really need is big old day off to sit around and do nothing but that’s not going to be on the cards until at least November, so I’ve been doing a few weird things here and there that have been keeping me semi-sane and upright for most of the day.

I thought I’d share them with you guys because you’re all weirdos like me and have probably been burning the candle at both ends like a bunch of manic little porcupines right? On that note I give you 5 weird ways to recharge your soul.

Hipster girl on her vintage bike, listening to the music. Retro colors

1. Stop talking

If you’re one of those people that feels the desire to fill every silence (cough ME! cough), you need to stop doing this when you’re feeling a bit low. Small talk is a soul killer so ditch it if you’re feeling a bit delicate. You don’t need to make conversation with every taxi driver, sales assistant, mother in the car park or co-worker that walks past you. Don’t waste your energy on useless conversations.

2. Watch a movie you’ve already watched

If you’re feeling energy depleted and you want to unwind a little but you don’t have the brain space for new information, just watch your favourite movie or a few episodes of a TV show you love. There’s something very comforting and relaxing about the repetition. Watching old episodes of Sex And The City is like meditation for me. Try it, and tell anyone who pays you out to get stuffed.

3Eat your lunch in a weird spot

The daily grind can be a huge soul killer so try a different cafe, a different table, sit outside or have lunch with someone you don’t usually have lunch with. It can give you a little bit of an energy boost to get you through the day and break up the monotony of those super busy times of year when it feels like you’ll never ever get a break.

4.Take off your pants

This is a super weird one but my day doesn’t actually ‘finish’ until I take off my pants. It signals the end of stuff and the start of not-stuff. Create a physical cue that signals the end of the day. Clothing related cues are the best. Taking off your bra, putting on your tracksuit pants or getting all snuggly in your bathrobe. The earlier you can do this in the day when you’re feeling run down, the better. Try this arvo, it’ll get you right back on track.

5Go to bed way before your bedtime and take a good book

It’s the ultimate indulgence when you’re busy but it’s such an amazing soul soother. Jump into bed straight after dinner and read until you fall asleep. You’ll feel spectacular the next day. Guaranteed.

Does your soul need recharging right now? You need to take care of that please. Go. Smaggle’s orders.

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21 Comments

  1. Jana Miller || One Design a Day 9 years ago

    Loved all of this! So many bloggers seem to all give the same advice-this is fresh and fun. I’m going to take my pants off 🙂

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      Thank you! What a lovely compliment. I always try to make sure I don’t just re-hash everyone else’s advice!

  2. denvergalea 9 years ago

    I totally do the clothing thing, as soon as I step in the door I want out of work clothes. I also like to read on the train/bus to and from work. It’s really easy to get caught up in my smartphone checking emails and Facebook and then rechecking work emails in case anything happened between me leaving the office and getting to the station… which just feels like extending my day even longer.

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      Totally! I have to turn my phone on Do Not Disturb to stop myself from obsessively checking it all the time.

  3. Alyson 9 years ago

    Crap! I’m having one of those October’s too – even said ‘no’ to someone for a change (and they got cross)! I’m all over the bra off and soft pants on but will schedule the early book and bed for tonight! Can’t wait! Roll on daytime!

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      Good girl! I’m going to try to do the same thing tonight… must plough my work first!

  4. A Year In My Garden 9 years ago

    My fave is definitely going to bed early with a a good book. It’s my sleeping pill. Trackie pants are a given and giving my dog a big pat and cuddle…….everything just slows down….the mind….the breathing…ahhhhh

  5. Liz @ I Spy Plum Pie 9 years ago

    Love it lady. I try and get out of my work clothes when I get home even if I’m then going to do some blogging, it is at least a mental sign that the ‘work’ part of my day is over. Totally agree about watching something you’ve seen before – old episodes of the West Wing do it for me!

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      I haven’t actually got around to watching the West Wing yet! It’s totally on my list!

  6. Love your work Carly! And bring on November hey? xx

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      I don’t know… November is starting to look pretty full too! 🙂

  7. Christine 9 years ago

    Never really thought about why I always HAVE to have a shower and put on my jim jams as soon as I get home from work. Everyone laughs at me cos I am dressed for bed at 6pm (I am way too lazy to get dressed in another set of clothes and then change again later into my jammies – plus that other set of clothes is going to need washing). Obviously it is my subconscious ruling a line under the end of the work part of the day. Thank you Carly – you are very wise. Also agree, watching a movie you’ve seen before allows you to zone in and out without losing the plot. X

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      I love the idea of an afternoon shower! I’m totally stealing that. Why didn’t I think of that before? 🙂

  8. Nadine 9 years ago

    How funny, I always get a little energy charge from a quick smile and little chitchat with strangers. My meditation-TV is Sherlock, and my meditation reading is any and all Harry Potter.

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      I usually do but when I’m totally flat, I just can’t hack it. I LOVE Sherlock. Thinking about watching it again from the beginning actually.

  9. Jackie @ Hippie Mumma 9 years ago

    Where do you source your images from for each post, I’m in love with your style!
    I love the book before bed tip, I’ve done that since I was in primary school! x

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      Thank you! Most are from dollarphotoclub (you need to use words like vintage and hipster in your search or otherwise they come out all stock photo-like) and Stock Photos That Don’t Suck. xxx

  10. yinyangmother 9 years ago

    I’m with you on taking the pants and bra off and I’m an early in PJ’s too when I get a chance.

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      Carly Jacobs 9 years ago

      Literally just about to do that right now! 😉

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