When my mind feels loud, these are the simple things that help me come back to myself. No apps, no pings — just grounding, tactile, analog peace.
Sometimes, quiet isn't found — it's made. Here's how I make it.
Doing a jigsaw puzzle. There’s something meditative about finding one piece at a time. 🧩
Adult Puzzles - Games
Lighting a candle and doing literally nothing for 10 minutes. Just enjoy the smell of the candle and think about your life 🕯️
Candles & candle holders | IKEA Greece
Freewriting in a cheap notebook. Set a timer for 5–10 minutes and just dump thoughts.
How to start journaling and ideas for what to write about
Make a cup of tea or matcha. Choose a mug, heat water on the stove, steep, sit somewhere new. 🍵 🫖
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Watercolor painting (even if you’re bad at it)
Loose, flowy paint + no goal = freedom. Use cheap materials and let go. 🎨
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Learn how to crochet. The rhythm helps your brain downshift. 🧶
Free Crochet Patterns | 1000s to Download
Write a poem about love, friendships, family or whatever you want.
Poems | The Poetry Foundation
Organize a drawer or shelf very, very slowly
Not for productivity — for presence.
Drawer dividers | IKEA Greece
Listen to music while laying on the floor with your eyes closed. It’s Therapy.
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Sift through old photos or letters. Nostalgia slows you down.
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