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Three other pictures from the Florentine gem Biblioteca Marucelliana.

just wanted to put a little something together because we all get pooped at the end of a busy busy week 

i. face masks!!! after my skin routine at night, if i’m feeling like i need a little treat, i’ll whip out a cute little face mask to calm my skin as i read a book / scroll through social media / take a little nap on my bed. 

my favorite brands are mediheal (they have super cute line collabs), nature republic, and papa recipe (the honey mask smells AMAZING), but if you’re feeling a little bougie, go for the dr. jart rubber mask (hydration is my favorite) or the jayjun real water brightening black mask.

2. calming music  i love listening to lofi music or instrumentals - especially piano or cello. bonus is if it’s a kpop song cover. and when i mean listening to music, i seriously mean just finding a comfortable place to sit or lie and just be there, with the music of your choice. if you have a designated calming playlist, perfect! because that’s all you really need. youtube has great compilations (1, 2) and my favorite piano covers are created by funguypiano, doopiano, and smyang!

3. watch something

watch an episode of your favorite show, vlive, or some youtube (since i don’t watch tv anymore, i somehow always end up on vlive and then youtube afterwards). but don’t forget to set a time limit, maybe an hour max. remember, binge sessions will only add stress.

4. read a book  get in the zone for some peace and quiet. there’s not much to say except to find a place to chill and get some of that reading going. here’s my goodreads if anyone is interested!

5. take a walk  after dinner, walking around your neighborhood is a great way to digest. i like to take around thirty minutes without any electronics and stroll around. try not to listen to music. instead, listen to the world around you. enjoy the little things–the cicadas chirping, the laughter of kids, the wind blowing past–and just observe. 

6. exercise  as everyone knows, exercises releases endorphins. personally, i love running in nature so i get to embrace my surroundings and enjoy the view while i work out my body! remember to curate a playlist so you can always jam out whether your working out at the gym or outside. 

7. hang out with friends considering it’s the end of a long week, meeting up with friends over a meal or dinner is a lovely way to vent and get everything out. talking is a great way to destress, and when there is someone you trust listening, the entire process is extremely therapeutic. 

8. clean and declutter yes. do it. because cleaning and working is a destress mechanism even though it is more work. having a fresh room or work area will also freshen up and clear your mind. your environment reflects your inner thoughts, so tidying up your belongings will inspire you to refresh your mind for a new week!!!

9. create  this can mean anything including doodles, collages, printing pictures, scrap booking, or writing. similar to talking to a friend, having an outlet to brain dump all the jumbled thoughts has a cleansing effect. grab a blank notebook and get everything out in any form you prefer. (on another note, i’ve been meaning to try out morning pages. it seems super helpful for practicing mindfulness)

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vibrant color schemes

widespread use of affordable stationery

calligraphy apart from cursive brush font/skinny brush print— like dotted, bubble letters, blocked + striped, etc

inspiration boards

shared google docs where everyone pours forth their knowledge on one subject, correcting tidbits from grammar errors to misunderstood facts and, in turn, creating a free study resource for anyone to use

washi tape decorating notes (e.g. taping printed infographics)

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