The baby was asleep.
I could’ve been sending e-mails. Or answering e-mails. Unloading the dishwasher. Calling back people. Sorting through the bills. Writing for fun. Writing for work. Cleaning something. Cleaning anything!
But instead.
I looked around at all the things I had to do, and I sat on the couch. I didn’t read. I didn’t listen to music. I didn’t use the phone. I just sat on the couch, didn’t do anything else, and turned off my brain.
It was a really good 15 minutes.
I need to do nothing more often.
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It’s awesome to do nothing sometimes! I really like your DIY artwork on the wall – it fits the room really nicely!
Definitely my favourite thing to do. The couch in my family room is just in front of the back door. I love getting the breeze through, then I’ll just lay back, close my eyes, and breathe.
Life can get busy, but that makes slowing down all the more fabulous.
It’s nice to do nothing. It’s really good for you, too. I should do it more often.
Sometimes I fell like the more I have to do, the more I NEED to do nothing, even if it’s just for 15 minutes. it’s so important to remember to relax!
Good reminder!
Nice! You deserve it!
Oh my goodness, I think I could use a bit of that in my life too! I keep telling myself to just sit still for a few minutes and switch off, but it’s a rare occasion that it actually happens. Going to make a point of doing it at least a few times this week!
Hope you had a great weekend Caitlin!
It does tend to put everything in perspective. Good for you!
I believe that’s called meditation, or mindfulness, or something like that. I have a very difficult time doing it, even for a minute. Good for you! Have a great night.
Doing nothing is the best! Good for you! Sometimes that’s the best thing you can do for yourself- gives you more energy for later!
Sounds like a peaceful 15 minutes. And almost like a much-needed meditation. I think you’ve also just reminded all your readers to take a breather once in a while
AMEN sister!
Definitely a great thing to do once in a while!
I did the exact same thing for most of yesterday. Sometimes doing nothing helps me feel so refreshed and more accomplished than if I did the things on my to do list.
Sometimes I catch myself staring off into space when I get home from work and the baby decides to nap. It’s like my brain needs to shut down… haha
Your new painting looks great, but please take this in the nicest way…it’s hanging about a foot too high. Art above a couch should be about 6 inches above the top of the back. (I am an interior decorator).
I tried to move it down but husband says no! does it make a difference that the ceiling in that room is really high? i think it looks different in real life than it does in pics bc of this.
Good for you!
Sometimes we all just need to sit and relax and not worry about a thing for a while
I am a regular follower of your blog and let me tell you, you need it!! Enjoy those peaceful moments.