To Do

on September 23, 2012

The baby was asleep.

I couldâ€™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 didnâ€™t read. I didnâ€™t listen to music. I didnâ€™t use the phone. I just sat on the couch, didnâ€™t do anything else, and turned off my brain.

It was a really good 15 minutes.

I need to do nothing more often.

{ 20 comments }

Jen September 23, 2012, 6:48 pm
It’s awesome to do nothing sometimes! I really like your DIY artwork on the wall – it fits the room really nicely!
Chelsie @ Balance, Not Scale September 23, 2012, 6:54 pm
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.
Aja September 23, 2012, 7:18 pm
It’s nice to do nothing. It’s really good for you, too. I should do it more often.
Amy@macncheesenpeas September 23, 2012, 7:46 pm
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!
kelley September 23, 2012, 7:47 pm
Good reminder!
Amanda @life in bloom September 23, 2012, 8:05 pm
Nice! You deserve it!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat September 23, 2012, 8:08 pm
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!
Natalie @ Free Range Human September 23, 2012, 8:15 pm
It does tend to put everything in perspective. Good for you!
Andrea September 23, 2012, 8:17 pm
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.
Sarah @ Yogi in Action September 23, 2012, 8:28 pm
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!
Laura @ She Eats Well September 23, 2012, 10:40 pm
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 🙂
Kathleen Ojo @ Onward; Inward September 23, 2012, 11:02 pm
AMEN sister!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles September 23, 2012, 11:10 pm
Definitely a great thing to do once in a while!
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats September 24, 2012, 9:08 am
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.
Presley @ Run Pretty September 24, 2012, 9:26 am
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
Eileen September 24, 2012, 12:52 pm
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).
- Caitlin September 24, 2012, 12:53 pm
  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.
Amber K September 24, 2012, 12:54 pm
Good for you! 🙂
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) September 25, 2012, 12:35 am
Sometimes we all just need to sit and relax and not worry about a thing for a while 🙂
Ashley September 25, 2012, 9:07 pm
I am a regular follower of your blog and let me tell you, you need it!! Enjoy those peaceful moments.

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