things that make me HAPPY :)
To be completely honest, this past month or two have been really difficult, particularly this past one. Lots of things have happened and the pandemic has really taken a toll on me. I'm feeling tired all the time, indifferent and unmotivated. However, despite all this, I have been trying to do things that make me happy or simply just take my mind off of whatever is going on.
So without further-ado, here are the things that make me happy :)
Listening to podcasts. Making a post about my favourite podcasts is on my to do list, don't worry (not that anyone reads my blog posts HAHA). But listening to podcasts is a great way to learn and discover more about our world. I love listening to podcasts while travelling (not that we're doing any...) and doing chores and it's a great way to make chores more enjoyable and you kill two birds with one stone... multitasking! Currently, I'm really enjoying the DAMN season of Dissect, can't recommend this podcast enough.
Listening to music. With the 10 year One Direction anniversary last week, you'd be a liar if you didn't have a whole 1D throwback and listen to their entire discography. I think this one can speak for itself. Music is such a great way to relax and just experience the emotions you're feeling whether they're positive or negative. It can definitely help brighten the mood too (particularly when 1D is involved).
Cooking. There's just something about it. Satisfying your cravings, the fun of creating and experimenting and the satisfaction at the end when you try it and it's edible. It is such an underrated form of self love and care, the only way I can describe it is a big warm hug for myself.
Deactivating social media. Okay not ALL social media, but some. I found that when I went back to school, social interaction became really draining as people associate me with energy and bubbly but after quarantine, I feel like I became more relaxed and quiet. And some people did notice it and point it out, I may have just been overthinking it (honestly I probably did) but I took it as they were disappointed in me because I became quiet and I felt as if I needed to become energetic and bubble to be able to make them happy and fit in the image they have of me. Although I know this is probably toxic and I probably should've just been more clear, not being able to be myself was even more draining and after 2 weeks I was even more tired than I was before and it has taken a bigger toll on some people. I only just deactivated some social media today like my food account (@hhiver28) and my personal one but I already feel lighter knowing I don't have to uphold people's expectations of me. I'm going to take the time I would've used on these accounts to work and better myself.
**edit: HAHAHAH I say I deactivate and for some random reason my personal account activated...? I didn't even activate it ughk what is this.
Vlogging. Even though I don't post or even edit them, just taking videos of what I am doing makes me happy. It's the act of creating, telling stories and memories. With some of the things that have happened, recording memories whether that be through photos, videos and/or writing have become more valuable for me.
Watching youtube. Can we talk about Asian representation?! At the start of quarantine I begun to watch bestdressed and this week I started watching Jenn Im and oh no nina. They're all so real and down to earth and when I'm feeling down or lonely, when I watch their videos it really feels like I'm talking to a friend. And it just makes things a little bit better.
Journalling. I journaled for the first time in MONTHS the other day. I always say I will but then right before I sleep (when I journal), I might go on social media/message friends until I'm too tired to form a sentence. And when I picked up that pen and started writing, I felt so free, expressing without judgement, to have all my emotions and thoughts makes sense, I don't know why I stopped and I regret it.
And here is your daily reminder to do something that makes YOU happy! Whether that be eating a bar of chocolate, making a tiktok or messaging a friend, find the time today and every day to do it. Especially during the current climate with many issues being brought to the forefront and the pandemic being prolonged, it can be so easy to be caught in the web of negativity and feel bogged down. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay HAPPY!
Vlogging. Even though I don't post or even edit them, just taking videos of what I am doing makes me happy. It's the act of creating, telling stories and memories. With some of the things that have happened, recording memories whether that be through photos, videos and/or writing have become more valuable for me.
Watching youtube. Can we talk about Asian representation?! At the start of quarantine I begun to watch bestdressed and this week I started watching Jenn Im and oh no nina. They're all so real and down to earth and when I'm feeling down or lonely, when I watch their videos it really feels like I'm talking to a friend. And it just makes things a little bit better.
Journalling. I journaled for the first time in MONTHS the other day. I always say I will but then right before I sleep (when I journal), I might go on social media/message friends until I'm too tired to form a sentence. And when I picked up that pen and started writing, I felt so free, expressing without judgement, to have all my emotions and thoughts makes sense, I don't know why I stopped and I regret it.
And here is your daily reminder to do something that makes YOU happy! Whether that be eating a bar of chocolate, making a tiktok or messaging a friend, find the time today and every day to do it. Especially during the current climate with many issues being brought to the forefront and the pandemic being prolonged, it can be so easy to be caught in the web of negativity and feel bogged down. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay HAPPY!
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