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PLHHContributor
Been going through a hard time, but these are things that have been keeping me grounded and in the now, or "sane" if I'm being more honest. I figured I must not be the only one so what's the "happy place" for you?
Hard too be sad surrounded by beautiful things
Children think it's brilliant too
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Beautiful @PLHH . This sounds kinda odd (maybe or maybe not) but when I'm anxious I put RuPaul's Drag Race on. It calms me instantly. The Queens are beautiful. There's often some silly drama about who should or shouldn't have won a challenge but at the end of the day the show is about love and acceptance and inclusion. It's everything for me!
I'm so glad you find comfort in these decorations. I was walking by one of those discount stores the other day and saw they had these really cute Christmas decorations. The store front looked so enticing! I'm not really into Christmas but wanted to buy some.
Sending you love.
Hanami
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PLHHContributor
That doesn't sound silly at all, glitter and drama that doesn't actually involve me or effect my life? Perfection
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MissMuffetSenior Contributor
Oh I love these @PLHH !
It's important to enjoy the small things and notice the bits of joy we CAN focus our energy on.
I am looking forward to putting my tree up (my partner and I bought a new one this year!) and the other day I had a crafternoon with some friends making Christmas decorations
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Yes @PLHH all the glitter and drama that doesn't involve me is my perfect antidote to anxiety! Thank you 😊
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PLHHContributor
Craft is so therapeutic, I usually craft on my own but crafting with friends would be so much fun 🙂 What a lovely way to spend time with people that also bring you joy
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BookloverContributor
Three things for me…maths, music and writing. Though when I’m particularly stressed I sing my lungs out as a way to scream my frustrations. I used to get adrenaline rushes from motorsports but that has long since fallen into the fear category. I have an interest in almost everything. Love to learn new things. 😀😀
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puzzlingdinoSenior Contributor
I love your tree @PLHH! There's something joyful about Christmas decorations isn't there?
Something that brings me joy at the moment is watching my favourite TV shows 🙂
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PLHHContributor
Nothing brings me joy quite like a new hyperfixation 😁 I love learning new things too. Gives me purpose, I think that's a huge part of life, experience and learning. Music has been used in healing since forever, keep singing 🙂
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