So it turns out that WordPress gives us a daily writing prompt. I’m not sure that I’ll be able to write every day, but here’s today’s effort… the prompt was about winding down after a demanding day: Some days feel like they take everything out of me – my energy, my patience, sometimes even my sense of humour. On those days, winding down isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline.
I usually start with silence. No screens, no noise, just a moment to breathe and let the static clear. A hot shower comes next, where the water does more than clean, it washes off the weight of the day. Then it’s into comfy clothes, the kind that feel like a hug from an old friend.
From there, it depends on what I need most:
– If my mind’s racing, I’ll write – nothing fancy, just a stream of thoughts to get them out of my head and onto the page.
– If my body’s aching, I’ll stretch or lie on the floor like a starfish and let everything settle.
– If I just need comfort, I’ll make a cup of tea and curl up with my dogs, a book, or an old TV show I’ve seen a hundred times.
Winding down, for me, is about returning to myself – quietly, kindly, one breath at a time.
