7 essentials for a gentle break
Spring break is starting and since many parents are staying home for the occasion, I wanted to talk to you about "slow parenting".
Spring break is starting and since many parents are staying home for the occasion, I wanted to talk to you about "slow parenting".
On the list of slow things to do, there is obviously cooking. I know, you already cook every day! But here, the idea is to see the act of cooking, not as a constraining moment, but as a creative, fun and even relaxing moment.
I like second hand items. Obviously, their timelessness appeals to me, but above all, they all have this little something extra that new objects will never have: a story.
Everyone experiences stress and of course we cannot completely eliminate it from our lives. It is an integral part of human life and although extremely unpleasant, it was necessary for our survival.
All in all, if we are able to clearly identify where the main sources of stress in our lives are coming from, then we may be able to minimize them and thus live a slightly smoother and more enjoyable life.
- "Stop the glorification of busy" -
Have you noticed how valued “busy” lifestyles are? We all have a colleague who arrives at the office before everyone else and who leaves the last. And above all, who makes it loud and clear.
But why do you want to show off when you've just finished a 60-hour week at work? I have the impression that, without really realizing it, we like to think that the more we are in the juice, the more we have added value.
How do you recognize a successful person? Most will answer instinctively: to his bank account.
However, a vicious circle comes with this general representation of success. Because to access this recognition, some will be tempted to demonstrate that success sticks to their skin. How? Very often, by exhibiting an ostentatious abundance. In other words, by materializing their wealth.