Routine Happiness

Katiescarlett5 · 2016-09-14T14:21:44+00:00

I've recently gotten back into running. I used to run some with my hubs before our third was born, but after he arrived I never picked it back up.

I've been gradually getting back into it for 2 weeks now, and it feels good! I go almost every night after the kids are in bed (and when it's cooled off a little!). We live in a rural area, so it's just me and the stars and the trees. I really enjoy the quiet and darkness and feeling the energy and strength coming back.

littleeggwyf · 2016-09-14T14:39:36+00:00

A bath after working out is just wonderful, I always feel mentally and physically relaxed and if i've achieved my goals then i could lie in a warm little bubble of contentment for ages.

The thing I hate doing (not that it's every day) is dropping my daughter off at childcare, she is really awkward about going sometimes and even though she loves it she tries to guilt me into not taking her. It's like having a tiny lawyer trying to find loopholes in my argument whilst I get ready for work and try to get her to eat breakfast.

CoochQuarantine · 2016-09-14T14:46:40+00:00

My yoga practice usually puts me in a good mood for the day.

When I'm grumpy, I usually am hungry so I try to eat a small snack.

What I do to just smile go in for a huge hug from my SO. Never fails!!

Sunhappy_DC · 2016-09-14T18:28:42+00:00

Getting my hair done. I don't care how much money it costs me, I always make time during the week to have a fresh wash and set.
Same goes for my nails.
Working out. I habitually work out now and have for most of this year. It's the only thing keeping me from being a total BPD mess. It keeps my anxiety down, gives me a nice boost of endorphins to wake me up, and it makes me look and feel my best. I'm 28 and never looked or felt better in my entire life.

cats_or_get_out · 2016-09-16T15:21:29+00:00

I love that feeling at night when the dishwasher is going and the rest of the house is quiet. ahhhhh It's the sound of I'm done for the day. I used to get this feeling pretty hardcore after tucking the kiddo to bed--freedom!!!!

I also feel really relaxed when I can smell laundry drying. It doesn't even have to be my laundry! If I walk though the neighborhood and smell a neighbor's dryer going, I am instantly relaxed. Weird, huh? All those fake chemical fragrances, should be gross, right?--but I think it reminds me covering myself with hot laundry fresh out of the dryer when I was little or something. Or maybe it makes me feel cozy. I don't know. I just love it.

Also--books, cats, coffee, running, nature and combinations thereof bring me so much peace and joy.

BellaScarletta · 2016-09-14T14:09:00+00:00

Love

I love going to the gym every morning with R. It's not just the gym, and it's not just him..it's really the killer combo. We wake up at 5a, make coffee and smoothies and sit around and enjoy for a few and then show up to the gym just before 6a. I workout for an hour and then get ready for work while he finishes his routine. At 730a he drives me to work and drops me off. I hate my job a lot so having all that time beforehand doing fun things with him, and even just getting a goodbye kiss before walking in, seriously improves my mood for at least a few hours.
I love cleaning my apartment before bedtime. I really enjoy knowing I'm starting a new day without any of the day prior's mess. Letting things sit really stresses me out so I've learned to enjoy the therapy of dishes or wiping surface or sweeping (:

Love Less

Okay I feel crazy here, but all the things that should be enjoyable to me seriously feel like chores and I don't know why. Like pampering in general is just hard for me to make time for, even when I can tell my skin or whatever really needs it. Clay masks and bubble baths are such a great combo...but working up the motivation to make time for them? I don't know why it feels like a task but I can rarely get in the right state of mind about it. It's so silly lol.

tintedlipbalm · 2016-09-14T16:26:11+00:00

I love cold brewing my morning tea! Cold brewing requires a long time (I leave mine around 15 hours) so you have to remember the day before in order to have it ready the next morning.

I know this isn't super appealing for the people who are already getting colder weather but you might like to try it when it's warm haha. Right now I'm into white tea blends a lot more because of the antioxidant properties, paired with the fact that cold brewing doesn't release tannic flavors* so it's super fresh and not bitter at all.

So the day before I grab a 1 liter glass jar, put the water, and then put the desired amount of loose leaf tea in disposable empty tea bags I got for this purpose (I use 2 in my case since they're big and can hold more), because at first it wasn't so appealing to have to filter out the leaves the next morning (you could also do the whole thing in a french press, but I use mine expressly for coffee so I didn't want to go that direction). I tend to press the tea bags a bit once I've steeped them, and when I close the jars I shake it a little.

The next day is the best feeling because I know I have a huge fresh jar of tea waiting for me, and then I use the tea bags for my undereyes (before my Vit C) while I internet in the morning! It made me so happy to manage to combine it into a beauty step so those leaves aren't wasted.

Overall this is fresh, gets me into a great mood and makes me sure I get through my first liter of water before a certain time (when I have to start the next batch). It fits quite well into the structure of my day! I basically only drink water otherwise so sometimes it gets a bit boring, and I liked that it reminded me to have tea more often, because while I'm a tea lover and have a lot of blends in my collection/the whole shebang I could never get into drinking a hot cup of tea as a daily thing in the long term, it's was a lot more periodical and a lot of the times I couldn't remember to finish it while hot.

If you like the concept but like a bit more flavor in your daily drink (and if you're in a weather where cold drinks are still appealing) this video had some good ideas.

*Allegedly, since it draws out less tannins, it's supposed to interfere less with iron absorption as opposed to hot brews. Generally I space my tea and make sure not to drink it while I'm having leafy greens/protein for example. So be aware of this in terms of how much/when you are drinking.

Edit: Also, adding watercress to my smoothies! I can't believe how much it improved them. I always base my smoothies around berries because I dislike almost every other fruit, but the taste of watercress in the right amount is just a fresh leafy blessing. It takes my mind to a happy place.

whistling_dixie · 2016-09-14T16:50:51+00:00

Coffee on the weekend.

During the week, coffee is a tool for me - I drink a few cups in the morning to get my brain up to speed. It's a necessity, and if I don't have it my performance suffers. But on the weekend, I actually get to enjoy my coffee. I get to enjoy the taste, just because I love coffee. I feel like it goes a longer way when you can actually take the time to savor it.

QueenBee126 · 2016-09-15T14:59:44+00:00

SMILE: * I love to read. A lot! And it makes me smile when I can multitask and do yucky chores while listening to an audio book or podcast :)

BOOST CONFIDENCE: * Mascara! And shiny hair. But I just loveeeeee the way my face looks even without a stich of makeup if I have lashes on. I am even looking into lash extensions or reusable false lashes. :)

sthutton · 2016-09-16T15:03:34+00:00

Having a cup of coffee in the mug that belonged to my grandfather (my tradition every Sunday morning). Happiness.

Painting my fingernails. I always keep my toes painted and touched up but my fingernails are my 'special pretty', haha.

Wearing a bracelet. This one is random, but I'm so accessory-challenged that when I actually remember/coordinate a bracelet with my outfit, I feel all fancy.

hostwithmost · 2016-09-16T18:13:31+00:00

A cup of Tetley and Instagram feed of very curated bloggers - my guilty pleasure. However, recently they have been inspiring me to keep my home clean, my nails polished, hair styled so I love the overall and long-lasting effect.

Stretching and feeling my back muscles warm up. Going to the nature and just feeling little (forest, mountain, ocean). Walking about in the city and seeing the civilization humans have created.

jade_cat · 2016-09-19T14:29:53+00:00

Three things:

Hanging clothes on the clothesline outside on a sunny day. I totally feel one with the universe when I do that.
Washing the dishes, especially with my headphones on. Dancing to music makes it so enjoyable!
Shoveling snow. The white everywhere, the cold air on my face, the physical effort... It's a great way to spend energy and ends up being very relaxing and mind-clearing, especially if followed by a warm bath. :)

Title	Routine Happiness
Author	RPWives
Upvotes	13
Comments	53
Date	September 14, 2016 1:37 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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