Monday, August 23, 2021

Romanticize Your Life

Lulu, joining me in the office as I work

Have you heard the phrase "Romanticize Your Life?" It's a lifestyle aesthetic some people are embracing during the pandemic that has been popular for 10+ years. The focus is on a more rural (cottagecore) type of slow living, full of natural linens and creating meaningful days. Sometimes it embraces a more European lifestyle and temperament. There are youtubers with beautiful videos capturing it. I'll link them below. 

Similar to having "main character energy" in your own life story, this concept encourages people to view their life as special and live it richly by doing things that spark magical moments.

It's an avenue to make sure you are living every day of your life!

And when you mix them in a bowl of your day-to-day tasks, you get this plentiful, calmer day to notice the little moments and gain gratitude. I have some ideas for both women and men on ways you could romanticize your life today!

  • arrange fresh flowers in a vase for your home or office
  • eat your meal on fine china or by candlelight (yesterday I ate my poptart on a small, elegant plate I had thrifted...why eat it out of the foil bag?? :) 
  • take a few minutes out in nature. go barefoot, if possible
  • buy a luxurious scent for your body and don't rush when applying it
  • simplify the area immediately around you
  • disconnect from technology and breath in a quiet moment
  • buy or pick some fruit and take 5 minutes to savor it
  • light a candle, buy a glowing salt rock
  • dine at the table instead of on your couch
  • walk slower
  • grab a camera and find something beautiful to capture. frame your work
  • treat yourself to coffee at a quaint shop/or buy a smoothy and sip it under a shade tree
  • if you have a pet relaxing on the floor, join them sometimes and cuddle
  • wear silky PJs or a robe
  • bake something from scratch, wrap it up pretty and gift it to a family member or close neighbor
  • create a playlist of soft music that makes you peaceful or upbeat tunes to pump you up - just be intentional in the soundtrack of your life
  • it's not all about purchases. lean into your gratitude and spend a minute being thankful for the people in your life or the items you have
  • by hand, write out bucket list for the upcoming season and post it somewhere
  • smell the roses, place your hand on the bark of a tree, stop to feel the sun on your face for a few seconds
  • write a letter to someone you love or make a craft for them
  • ask your loved ones for more hugs and linger in the embrace
  • take your shaving routine slower
  • widdle something for your sweetheart, or a child
  • plant a small container garden
  • wear clothes that make you feel amazing
  • linger in a long shower 
  • find the softest rug you can and put it outside your shower or bath. when you step out notice how wonderful it feels 
These are just a few small ideas. If you think of more please share them!

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Covered an old hand-me-down book for my daughter


Enjoying a sweet moment with Queso boy relaxing