I felt like Making Space for fun today so I thought I’d bring you along with me.
When things feel busy, we often ditch the fun things from our to do lists so we’ll have more time to do other stuff.
I understand that impulse (and I often unconsciously do the same thing) but it’s not a good idea.
It’s hard on your brain when everything is all drudgery, duty, and obligation -especially when it goes on for too many days in a row.
So, to prevent things from getting even harder on your brain, I dare you to add a bit of fun to your day.
And I hope these videos help you get into a fun frame of mind:
This video is designed for kids but the advice is good and the video is fun so I think adults can use it, too.
For a little bonus fun, here’s a relaxing drawing exercise.
About Making Space 2023:
In December 2020, Fit is a Feminist Issue blogger Martha created a tradition – a series of reminder posts to take good care of ourselves during this last month of the year when it is far too easy to get swept up in your to do list, no matter what you are celebrating or not celebrating.
In 2021, I started doing daily December reminders with a post called Give Yourself Some Space, and that’s how the ‘Making Space‘ December tradition began. Throughout December 2021 and 2022, I wrote a short post that included two videos – one for exercise and one for meditation – and a bit of encouragement for you to make space for yourself at this busy time of year.
These posts are not about cramming more things into your month, they reminding you that there IS a *YOU* who is doing all of the things and that you are worth taking good care of.
Perhaps the things I suggest aren’t what you need at the moment. That’s totally ok. Perhaps you can use something else to create some space, something that will help you feel more relaxed or more in charge of your day. Just do whatever you can to give yourself a little more breathing room.
Personally, I am trying to Finish 2023 Soft so I am putting conscious effort into resting whenever I can. My overjangled nervous system needs a chance to unjangle and that process may look different every day.
So, some of these posts may be long and some may be short but please know that every single one of them is written with the hope that you can find a little ease in your day, whatever that looks like for you.