Some days (or weeks, months, years) everything can seem like A Lot, and so often a coping strategy is needed. Ignoring the news, trying to forget about your bank balance, and curling up under a blanket are all valid forms of self-care in 2022, but I can also recommend taking time to think about the little things in life that bring you joy. The things that will always bring a smile to your face on a bad day, and which feel surprisingly satisfying to experience even though they might be quite ordinary. Here’s my list so far…
- Yellow roses
- The original Citroën DS
- Marching bands
- The river Thames
- Buttons (the ones you get on clothing and the type you press)
- Changing gear when driving
- Nice stationery
- Dogs
- The work of Antony Gormley
- Glimpsing the moon in daylight
- Analogue photography
- Rhubarb crumble and custard
- The smell of archives
- Unexpected conversations
- Blossom petals in the wind
- Finding the best oat flat white in the city
- The feel of viscose fabrics
- An entire pot of Darjeeling to myself
- The opposite of small talk
- Winter sunshine
- The smell of paper (all types, old and new)
- Onwards by Murray Gold
- Someone talking enthusiastically on a topic they love
- Polished pebbles
- Alliteration
- Bees
- A cosy armchair
- Trees indoors
- Converging lines (see image above)
- Fairy lights
N.B. I’ve written about this before, back in 2011 in a blog post that looks messy and broken so I won’t link to it (I sadly can’t edit it, due to a glitch with a special character). The plan was to keep the list updated but I never did… until now!
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