I SHOULD
Seems to be the word of the day. And there are lots of "should do's " on my list
- I should eat better
- I should walk more
- I should clean my house
- I should call friends and family more
- I should, I should, I should
But sometimes, all those "should do's" make me feel inadequate. And who needs to feel like that?
So I'm making a new list! I should...
- listen to more music
- dance in the dining room
- eat a piece of chocolate every day
- only read books that make me happy
- play with Chloe in the yard
- take a bubble bath
- buy a new notebook
- bake when I feel like it (and then give it away)
- watch Hallmark movies without guilt
- take a walk with no destination or motive
- sit outside and watch the neighborhood
- order takeout
- eat ice cream
- buy flowers (or plants) for me
What's on your "should do" list? Maybe I can add it to mine!
That's a fabulous list...sounds like a pretty great checklist for an awesome weekend!
ReplyDeleteI like your new list of shoulds
ReplyDeleteAdding:
... drink a cup of tea...
...take a nap...
Love the new spin to your shoulds.
ReplyDeleteMy additions:
...smile/laugh more
... savor the sights of the season
... enjoy sunrises (if I am up) and sunsets
You're so right about the punitive nature of "should" - except for when it allows us to grow and when it gives joy or strength. I think then it turns to "shall!" I shall make a little time each day to do a thing which brings me joy. I love bake "when I feel like it" on your list!
ReplyDeleteI love your new list. The first one is too much like my own. Here are my additions to your list.
ReplyDeleteI should:
sleep in on the weekends
buy flowers for myself
Love the new additions to my list! I'm going to add them to my notebook!
ReplyDeleteI love this list! I think I would add notice something in nature everyday , make a stranger smile
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