What better way to end the summer than hanging with friends poolside or at a neighborhood BBQ?! Neither of which I did this past holiday weekend ( EL OH EL) instead I enjoyed some quality me time with my friends from One Tree Hill, a few business textbooks, and of course my girls at ZARA and UO.
Although I do love spending time with my family and friends I think it is pretty important to set aside time for yourself- not in a creepy isolation way but rather in a way that forces you to come to terms with yourself and evaluate your life. I tend to do this by meditation, whether it's listening to my favorite album and reflecting on the day and the decisions that I have to make in the near future or walking through the city exploring places I've never been before by myself. It's important to be able to sit in silence with your thoughts - it doesn't happen over night and I usually can't stand it for more than 2 hours or so but meditation often helps me stay sane.
MY TIP:
sit in a dark room
have ear plugs and calming playlist at hand
reflect on your day for 10 minutes
Keep in mind: what you enjoyed about your day
Did you make any mistakes? If so, how can you fix it or avoid it next time-- don't dwell on your mistakes
What do you want to do better tomorrow?
Then compliment yourself -- sounds goofy but it's good for the soul
By the way these photos have no relevance to my weekend they were actually taken while in DC strolling through Georgetown.. I just thought they were too pretty/ cool to waste!
